Nurse Clinical Specialist

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Darwin Remote Mental Health Team

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 Palmerston

Position number 24152 RTF Closing 02/10/2025

Contact officer Shabnam Shabir 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

Utilises expert clinical knowledge working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves managing a mental health

clinical caseload with a focus on cultural safety, evidence-based practice, and extensive experience in both acute and community mental

health services. It requires undertaking case management for mental health clients in a remote setting and a willingness to travel regionally

by light aircraft and/or 4WD. Applicants must have experience driving a manual vehicle and be eligible to obtain an NT drivers licence.

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 Darwin Remote Mental Health Team

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

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 24152 RTF Closing 02/10/2025

Contact officer Shabnam Shabir 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

Utilises expert clinical knowledge working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves managing a mental health

clinical caseload with a focus on cultural safety, evidence-based practice, and extensive experience in both acute and community mental

health services. It requires undertaking case management for mental health clients in a remote setting and a willingness to travel regionally

by light aircraft and/or 4WD. Applicants must have experience driving a manual vehicle and be eligible to obtain an NT drivers licence.

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.