Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Palliative Care Facility

Job title Patient Care Assistant Designation Physical 3

Job type Part time (32 hours per week) Duration Ongoing

Salary $67,945 - $70,839 Location Alice Springs

Position number 3764 RTF 352121 Closing 22/09/2026

Contact officer Ann Ryan, Nurse Unit Manager PCF on 0477 730 758 or ann.ryan@nt.gov.au

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352121

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

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

Assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of nursing staff

Context statement

Working effectively in this position involves demonstrating person-centred care, cultural awareness, teamwork, and a

commitment to supporting patients and families during challenging and often emotional circumstances. The successful

applicant will contribute to a compassionate care environment that promotes comfort, dignity, and quality of life for people

receiving palliative care services in Central Australia.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist with delivery of patient care, including personal care requirements relating to hygiene, toileting and nutrition;

2. supporting the patient to remain safe in their environment; supporting the patient’s positioning, mobilisation and

transfers;

3. and through close observation minimise the risks of falls or injuries. Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality

4. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to work being

undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary

leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Possess oral and written communication skills which facilitate fulfilment of key responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to

work in a diverse multi-disciplinary team including the ability to interact with people from diverse cultures.

2. Demonstrated initiative, reliability and punctuality, capacity to maintain confidentiality and to work as an effective team

member.

3. Demonstrated understanding of hygiene, infection control and WHS principles as they apply in the hospital context.

4. Demonstrated capacity to organise and prioritise workloads and to complete delegated tasks and take direction.

5. Ability to perform physical tasks and be physically fit to undertake these tasks.

6. Preparedness and capacity to work shift work over a seven-day roster.

7. Holds or working towards a Certificate III in Aged Care or Health Services Assistance or equivalent. Current first aid or

basic life support certificate.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance

notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant

criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B

(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

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