Nurse Clinical Specialist

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services

Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 18 months

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin

Position number 43970 RTF Closing 01/09/2025

Contact officer Rabin Ghimire on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability

by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact

officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE

website.

Primary objective

Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations, including

working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.

Context statement

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary health team, the role will engage in the provision of mental health triage, mental assessments of clients in

the community and emergency department, with short-term brief intervention through the Acute Care Team using a recovery-based framework.

Inherent to the role is the ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans with clients and carers and clinical team and engage

with stakeholders to ensure high quality holistic care for people with a mental illness. The successful applicant will be required to hold a recognised

mental qualification and meet the authorised standards required of a Designated Mental Health Practitioner as per the NT Mental Health and

Related Services Act and must hold a current NT drivers' licence or have the ability to obtain same

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with

individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.

2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and

management of the team.

3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive

client care and/or case management within the speciality area.

4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.

5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to

ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.

2. Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, supporting well

developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.

3. Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students,

graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.

4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional

precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.

5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring

tact and diplomacy

1. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence

health care provision for clients and families.

Desirable

1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history

check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation

requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A healthcare

worker (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact for further information.

Approved: March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services

Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin

Position number 43970 RTF Closing 01/09/2025

Contact officer Rabin Ghimire on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with

the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE

website.

Primary objective

Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations, including

working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.

Context statement

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary health team, the role will engage in the provision of mental health triage, mental assessments of clients in

the community and emergency department, with short-term brief intervention through the Acute Care Team using a recovery-based framework.

Inherent to the role is the ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans with clients and carers and clinical team and engage

with stakeholders to ensure high quality holistic care for people with a mental illness. The successful applicant will be required to hold a

recognised mental qualification and meet the authorised standards required of a Designated Mental Health Practitioner as per the NT Mental

Health and Related Services Act and must hold a current NT drivers' licence or have the ability to obtain same.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with

individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.

2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and

management of the team.

3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive

client care and/or case management within the speciality area.

4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.

5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to

ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.

2. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

3. Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, supporting well

developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.

4. Demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students,

graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.

5. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional

precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.

6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring

tact and diplomacy.

7. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence

health care provision for clients and families.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history

check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation

requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A healthcare

workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact for further information.