Nurse/Midwife Management Specialist

Job Description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Medical Equipment Centre

Job title Nurse/Midwife Management Specialist - Medical Designation Nurse Level 4

Equipment Centre

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months

Salary $120,114 - $130,347 Location Darwin

Position number 36373 RTF Closing 24/08/2025

Contact officer Katie Skyes at

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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

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Primary objective

Provides appropriate, proficient, coordinated service programs, sound clinical and management advice, and may provide direct clinical care

for complex client presentations within the specialty area.

Context statement

The role is responsible for the clinical governance for the introduction of new equipment and products including clinical equipment trials,

coordination of medical equipment including standardization across RDPH, education and training for staff, local management of TGA

medical equipment recalls and alerts and oversight of the repair and maintenance of clinical equipment in a central area for is as required.

This position also manages a small team of staff and is required to complete rosters

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Apply clinical knowledge and management skills and attributes to refine the practical aspects of how nursing/midwifery services are

provided, and how quality is assured, in day-to-day service delivery within a defined practice area.

2. Accountable for providing sound professional advice for assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and coordination of service

programs for individuals, groups or communities within the speciality area.

1. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
2. 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.

5. 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.

1. Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and management skills in an area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,

supporting well-developed decision-making and problem solving to enable delivery of high-quality clinical services.

3. Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate service delivery, including interpreting established professional precedents and

organisational policies, and supporting change management as required for operational effectiveness.

4. Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs of

healthcare consumers and staff.

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

requiring tact and diplomacy.

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

health care provision for individuals and groups.

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

further information.