Nurse Level 5 - Remuneration Package Range $155,543 - $162,003
(including salary $132,267 - $139,215)
Primary and Public Health
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
One ongoing or fixed vacancy is available

Apply your clinical expertise to achieve best practice standards and optimal patient outcomes in Primary & Public Health Care.

The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

As a Nurse/Midwife Clinical Coordinator, you provide advice and support to the Primary and Public Health Care (PHC) staff on quality improvement processes, clinical standards and use of established systems. This involves assisting staff develop quality improvement activities in line with best practice standards and optimal patient outcomes. Including the development and implementation of guidelines, interpreting established policies and supporting change management.

Located in Alice Springs, you provide specialist clinical care, advice and education for client groups with diverse and or complex care requirements, support the delivery of excellence in nursing and midwifery care, and mentoring less experienced staff to assist in the further development of their skills and experience. Other duties include the active participation in the procurement of standard clinical equipment and the willingness to travel to remote areas by 4WD or light aircraft.

To be successful, you will be an accomplished Nurse/Midwife with a Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, and beyond entry to practice certificate, registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery supported by well-developed clinical decision making.

Demonstrated proficiency in the understanding, application, analysis and interpretation of a professional body of knowledge and experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policies. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and promote cooperation is essential.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 11.5% Superannuation, up to 7 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. Generous allowances and support with relocation will be provided.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to Central Australia.

Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The Region has deep spiritual origins dating back more than 30,000 years, and an abundance of rich culture and history. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert. About 450kms down the road is Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation that is a spectacular sight any time of the year

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Helen Gill on 08 8951 7165 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 50722
Closing date: 03/08/2025

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