Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Prison Health, Primary and Public Health Care
Job title Clinical Nurse, Prison Health Designation Nurse Level 3 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 18 months
Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Alice Springs
Position number 36378 RTF 329285 Closing 23/09/2025
Contact officer Kaye Shipard on 08 8951 7757 or kaye.shipard@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329285

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 NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au 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 Prison Health, Primary and Public Health Care
Job title Clinical Nurse, Prison Health Designation Nurse Level 3 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Alice Springs
Position number 36378 RTF 329285 Closing 23/09/2025
Contact officer Kaye Shipard on 08 8951 7757 or kaye.shipard@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329285

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.

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.