Nurse Clinical Specialist

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Critical Care and Surgery Division

Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Medical Retrieval and Designation Nurse Level 4

Consultation Centre

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 18 months

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Alice Springs

Position number 38378 RTF Closing 30/10/2025

Contact officer Sandhya Balasubramanian, Manager at

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

The MRaCC Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) performs a critical care telehealth role, facilitating prompt and appropriate care for patients situated in

remote and isolated areas within Central Australia and Barkly regions within the Medical Retrieval and Consultation Centre (MRaCC)

Conducting telehealth triage the MRaCC CNS identifies critical and urgent cases for escalation to medical attention. Additionally, the CNS provides

coordination and support for intra-hospital transfers, road rendezvous,NT logistics, non-urgent patient escorts and delivers education to remote

clinicians.

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 Critical Care and Surgery Division

Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Medical Retrieval and Designation Nurse Level 4

Consultation Centre

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Alice Springs

Position number 38378 RTF Closing 30/10/2025

Contact officer Sandhya Balasubramanian, Manager at

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

Context statement The MRaCC Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) performs a critical care telehealth role, facilitating prompt and appropriate care for

patients situated in remote and isolated areas within Central Australia and Barkly regions within the Medical Retrieval and Consultation Centre

(MRaCC). Conducting telehealth triage the MRaCC CNS identifies critical and urgent cases for escalation to medical attention. Additionally, the

CNS provides coordination and support for intra-hospital transfers,NT logistics, road rendezvous, non-urgent patient escorts and delivers

education to remote clinicians.

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.