Nurse Education Specialist - Intensive Care Unit

Agency Department of Health Work unit Royal Darwin Hospital - Surgery and

Critical Care

Job title Nurse Education Specialist - Intensive Care Unit Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO

Job type Full time / Part time Duration Fixed to 06/07/2027

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin

Position number 18415 RTF 348942 Closing 09/06/2026

Contact Officer Andrea Kraler on 08 8922 7605 or ***email_hidden***

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348942

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

Provide coordinated education programs, sound clinical and education advice, and may provide direct clinical care for complex

client presentations within the specialty area.

Context statement

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with 18 beds dedicated to the care of critically ill adults and

children. Our diverse patient population includes those with severe sepsis, trauma, neurosurgical conditions, tropical and infectious

diseases, as well as a variety of complex surgical cases.

The ICU Education Service is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Using adult learning

principles, we actively engage, support, and educate ICU staff to enhance their clinical expertise and confidence.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide specialist education advice and support professional development activities within a defined area of practice.

2. Provide direct support, instruction, and feedback, including mentoring students, graduates, and less experienced staff, across

the multidisciplinary team.

3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.

4. Follows 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. Fosters 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 highly developed clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery.

3. Demonstrated education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.

4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education and professional development for the

specialist practice area.

5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment.

6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that

influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Desirable

1. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to 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 [email protected] for further information.