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Nurse Clinical Specialist - Cognitive Assessment

Department of Health
Alice Springs, NT
A$140,786-$151,125 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Nursing - Aged Care
Full-time
On-site

Posted 28 days ago


Nurse Level 4 RDO Remuneration Package Range $140,786 - $151,125
(including salary $120,114 - $130,347) + Allowances!
Community Allied Health and Aged Care
Full time, Fixed for 12 months
Alice Springs, Northern Territory

We have the job that is right for you!

Be part of a community where you can see the difference you make.

A great career in health, goes with the Territory!

The NT Department of Health are seeking an enthusiastic Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in Alice Springs. In this role you will provide comprehensive assessments, planned interventions and care coordination for people with cognitive concerns/dementia within Central Australia, in addition to educating and training clients, carers, families and other service providers.

The successful candidate will be experienced in the provision of assessment and interventions for people with dementia and will work well within a team environment. You will demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates and less experienced staff across the team, and will contribute to the development and implementation of local/regional policy.

To be successful, you will hold dementia specific qualifications or will be supported to obtain within 6 months of employment and must have current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration and an NT Driver’s Licence.

The Benefits!

Competitive remuneration package

Retention bonus

Salary packaging

11.5% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Relocation support

Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities

Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Learn more about the Nurse incentives

Lifestyle and Community

Central Australia and its largest town, Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language), is the spiritual and physical heart of Australia. Located in the centre of Australia, it is a unique and captivating place.

Alice Springs is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The town is halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, about 1,500 km each away. It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is a great place for you to experience the regions natural wonders and culturally significant sites, including Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon and the Red Centre Desert. Well-maintained, sealed highways provide the most direct routes between the Northern Territory from cities in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.

Alice Springs has state-of-the-art sporting facilities, cinemas, a strong emphasis on community arts, and a great social atmosphere.

Alice Springs is recognised as one of the most diverse, accepting communities in the country, and with the Territory’s culturally rich society and community spirit, makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends.

If you are looking for an opportunity to enjoy many unique professional and personal experiences, this job is for you.

Apply now!

If you want to hear from our Nurses and learn about the Territory, click below:

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Michelle Foley on 08 8951 5044 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 23094
Closing date: 19.06.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search


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Alice Springs, NT, Australia

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