Clinical Nurse

Job Description

Agency: Department of Health
Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Work Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Number of Vacancies: 1

The Department of Health is seeking a skilled and experienced Advanced Practice Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit team in Alice Springs. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional to deliver high-quality patient care while contributing to clinical excellence in a critical care environment.

Working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the successful candidate will use advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills to support patients, families, and the wider community.

About the Role

In this position, you will apply advanced nursing or midwifery expertise within a specialised clinical setting. The role focuses on delivering safe, patient-centred care while building therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, families, and community members.

You will play an important role in supporting clinical decision-making, maintaining high standards of care, and contributing to positive patient outcomes within the Intensive Care Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical care in a critical care and intensive care environment
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Apply evidence-based clinical practices to improve patient outcomes
• Support professional standards, clinical governance, and quality care delivery
• Contribute to a safe and supportive healthcare environment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced nursing or midwifery knowledge and clinical expertise
• Ability to provide care within complex clinical settings
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to high standards of patient safety and professional practice

A postgraduate qualification in the relevant clinical area is required for ongoing appointment to this role. However, applicants who do not currently hold the qualification may still be considered.

If the most suitable candidate does not have the required qualification, they may be appointed on a fixed-term basis, with ongoing employment subject to completing the qualification during that period.

Employment Details

• Vacancy: 1 position available
• Employment Type: Ongoing or fixed term (12 months)
• Remuneration Package: $131,100 – $139,950
• Base Salary: $111,174 – $119,984

This package reflects the responsibilities and expertise required to deliver high-quality healthcare within a specialised ICU setting.