Clinical Nurse/Midwife, Paediatrics

2 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Health Full time $111,174 - $119,984 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Women, Children and Youth

Job title Clinical Nurse/Midwife, Paediatrics Designation Nurse Level 3 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 18 months

Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Darwin

Position number 1083 RTF Closing 17/09/2025

Contact officer Caroline Rogers 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

Applies advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in

therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.

Context statement

The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides clinical leadership on Ward 5A - General Paediatrics and Adolescent and provides

support to the Clinical Nurse Manager. The successful applicant will ensure the provision of safe and quality nursing care

through the application of best practice, education, leadership and portfolio management.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group

health outcomes.

2. Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a

designated portfolio e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.

3. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and

required revision of practice.

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 well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in the relevant area of nursing/midwifery with depth in

some areas and a broad range of skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less

experienced staff and students.

4. Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g.

clinical education, assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.

5. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-

disciplinary working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.

6. Demonstrated 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 in relevant specialty area.

Further information

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

Approved: 14 July 2023 Adj. Professor Mish Hill, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Women, Children and Youth

Job title Clinical Nurse/Midwife, Paediatrics Designation Nurse Level 3 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Darwin

Position number 1083 RTF Closing 17/09/2025

Contact officer Caroline Rogers 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

Applies advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in

therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.

Context statement

The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides clinical leadership on Ward 5A - General Paediatrics and Adolescent and provides

support to the Clinical Nurse Manager. The successful applicant will ensure the provision of safe and quality nursing care

through the application of best practice, education, leadership and portfolio management.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group

health outcomes.

2. Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a

designated portfolio e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.

3. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and

required revision of practice.

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 in relevant specialty area.

3. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in the relevant area of nursing/midwifery with depth in

some areas and a broad range of skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less

experienced staff and students.

5. Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g.

clinical education, assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.

6. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-

disciplinary working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.

7. Demonstrated 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 in relevant 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.



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