Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services, Big Rivers Region
Job title Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Designation Nurse Level 3
Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 30/07/2025 for up to 18 months
Salary $107,936 - $116,489 Location Katherine
Position number 44667 RTF 321526 Closing 14/05/2025
Contact officer Jane Hair, Manager on 08 8973 8724 or 0447 840 938 or KatherineMHS.DOH@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321526

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
Working collaboratively and cohesively as part of a multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will
engage in the provision of mental health/alcohol and other drugs (AOD) triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine
hospital emergency department as part of the community mental health/AOD team. The role will encompass crisis management, short
term brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The
successful applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health professional, in a range of clinical situations
with knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care. Inherent
to this role is completion of a recognised mental health/AOD qualification and a current NT driver’s licence or have the ability to obtain
same.
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 a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy 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 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 NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for
further information.
Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health Services, Big Rivers Region
Job title Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Designation Nurse Level 3
Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $107,936 - $116,489 Location Katherine
Position number 44667 RTF 321526 Closing 14/05/2025
Contact officer Jane Hair, Manager on 08 8973 8724 or 0447 840 938 or KatherineMHS.DOH@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321526

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
Working collaboratively and cohesively as part of a multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role will
engage in the provision of mental health/alcohol and other drugs (AOD) triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine
hospital emergency department as part of the community mental health/AOD team. The role will encompass crisis management, short
term brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. The
successful applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health professional, in a range of clinical situations
with knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care. Inherent
to this role is completion of a recognised mental health/AOD qualification and a current NT driver’s licence or have the ability to obtain
same.
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 a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy 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 NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for
further information

Please refer the Job description for details