Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Integrated Care
Job title Nurse Education Consultant, Kidney Support Designation Nurse Level 6
Worker Project
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $145,403 - $152,747 Location Darwin
Position number 70251100 RTF 321010 Closing 21/05/2025
Contact officer Kylee St George, DoN Integrated Care on 08 8944 8090 or kylee.stgeorge@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321010

TERTIARY 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
Provide a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding education and professional development to
multi-disciplinary clinicians across a defined practice area. Develop a Kidney Support Worker model of care that is culturally
appropriate, supported by competency-based training for non-regulated workers in supervised kidney replacement therapy that
supports people undertaking dialysis in remote communities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Uses expert professional clinical and educational knowledge and experience to lead the coordination and integration of a diverse
range of educational programs, including multidisciplinary programs, across the defined area of practice.
2. Influence contemporary nursing/midwifery practice within defined practice area through application of expert educational and
clinical knowledge, skills, and attributes.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
4. 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.
5. 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 education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
3. Demonstrated high-level leadership and educational skills, including strategic thinking and practical people management, to
support and facilitate effective multidisciplinary education programs across the defined practice area.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate education programs to better meet organisational
needs and/or address new and emerging developments.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment across the practice area.
6. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and
sensitivities that influence healthcare and delivery of education programs.
Desirable
1. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to practice area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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