Clinical Nurse/Midwife - Remote Practice Program

Department of Health; Australia; Remote; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in Australia is seeking a Clinical Nurse/Midwife for a Remote Practice Program. This role involves providing comprehensive primary health care in a remote community, requiring advanced nursing skills and effective communication. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years nursing experience and a valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board. The position offers full-time employment with a salary range of $111,174 - $119,984.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years broad based nursing experience.
• Ability to problem solve and self-manage within the team.
• Proficiency with operating a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe nursing/midwifery care.
• Lead and coordinate care across a shift.
• Evaluate and revise nursing/midwifery practice.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-management

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Graduate Certificate in relevant specialty area

Job description

Overview

Job description

Agency Department of Health
Work unit Top End Population and Primary Health Care

Job title: Clinical Nurse/Midwife - Remote Practice Program Designation Nurse Level 3

Job type: Full time

Duration: Fixed from 02/03/2026 for 12 months

Salary: $111,174 - $119,984

Location: Various

Position number: 72250010

RTF: 330958

Closing: 20/10/2025

Contact officer: Nicola Emmett on 0413 869 295 or [e-mail]

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

Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330958

Note: 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

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

This role is a 12 month Transition to Remote Practice Program based in a remote NT community, providing comprehensive primary health care to communities. Educational support and training will be provided. For this role you must have; minimum of 3 years broad based nursing experience, the ability to problem solve and self-manage within the team and interact effectively with people of diverse cultures; participate in after hours on call emergency care; a sound understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes; proficiency with operating a manual vehicle; a willingness to travel by air and 4WD; the capacity to reside in a remote community. Successful applicants will need to be available to commence March 2-2026

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

1. Essential
2. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
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.
8. Desirable
9. 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 [e-mail] for further information.