Senior Nursing Advisor

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Centre for Disease Control

Job title Senior Nursing Advisor - Public Health Designation Nurse Level 7 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years

Salary $168,246 - $176,039 Location Darwin

Position number 2017 RTF Closing 30/10/2025

Contact officer Dr Vicki Krause on or

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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

Provides authoritative strategic and operational advice that influences contemporary nursing/midwifery practice and service delivery across a defined

number of practice areas.

Context statement

As a member of the senior executive of the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) which includes program and regional leads, this position provides

specialised health and nursing expertise and leadership for best public health practice and outcomes in disease control across the NT.

The position will champion clinical governance and unit quality and safety to advance CDC practice and regional consistent approaches to communicable

disease control and outbreaks.

In collaboration with programs leads, the role initiates, designs and assists implementing public health projects and policy to better prevent, protect and

respond to communicable diseases. The role provides direction across areas related to the public health nursing workforce and assists staff professional

development. The position deputises for the Director of CDC when required

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Leads and collaborates in the development, review, and evaluation of services, including interpreting established professional precedents and

organisational policies, and supporting change management as required for operational effectiveness and delivery of contemporary safe and effective

healthcare.

1. Accountable for the outcomes of nursing/midwifery services across a defined number of practice areas and for addressing inconsistencies between

practice and policy.

1. Creditably advocate for nursing/midwifery and represent the profession(s) effectively across the Health Service and the NT.
2. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
3. 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 contribution to the profession and/or specialty at local and national level.

3. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the ability to successfully

support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

4. Demonstrated ability to deploy financial and human resources strategically and effectively to support successful attainment of the organisation's

strategic and operational plans.

5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment that promotes professional excellence and builds organisational capability and

responsiveness.

6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant specialists and executive

management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.

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

health care provision for individuals and groups.

Desirable

1. Masters Degree, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.

2. Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of a Masters Degree, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.

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.