Nurse Level 4 - Remuneration Package Range $141,410 - $151,795
(including salary $120,347 to $130,347) + Allowances
Prison Health - Primary and Public Health Care
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
One fixed vacancy available for 12 months Full Time/ Part Time (casual negotiable)

Prison Health provides clinical services to adults sentenced and residing at Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC), within a multidisciplinary service delivery health team framework.

As the Nurse Clinical Specialist – Chronic Conditions, you will provide specialist clinical care, with a focus on improving outcomes through illness prevention, early detection, and management of preventable chronic conditions in the context of the ASCC. You will oversee client Adult Health checks, implement client care plans, lead and coordinate client specialist consultations through telehealth videoconferencing services, and provide supportive education to staff.

To be successful, you will:

Have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for the same.

Have 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.

Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.

Have well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.

The Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package

Retention bonus

Salary packaging

12% superannuation

Generous leave entitlements

Relocation assistance

Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities

Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

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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.

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 NT 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. It 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.

Join our vibrant and supportive team in Central Australia - Apply now!

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Kaye Shipard on 08 8951 7757 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 70251706
Closing date: 01/09/2025

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