Nurse Clinical Specialist - Patient Travel
Department of Health
Agency Department of Health Work unit Transport Logistics and Warehousing
Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Patient Travel Designation Nurse Level 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 18 months
Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin
Position number 47967 RTF 350084 Closing 28/06/2026
Contact officer Samantha Donovan ***email_hidden***
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350084
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
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations,
including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
The Transport Logistics and Warehousing (TLW) Division delivers Territory-wide transport and logistics services that support equitable
access to healthcare across the Northern Territory. Within this division, the Patient Travel team is responsible for the coordination and
governance of patient travel, including specialist appointments, inter-hospital transfers, and aeromedical retrievals. This position provides
specialist clinical coordination, advice, and oversight for patient travel and inter-hospital transfer activities, with a particular focus on
interstate and aeromedical transfers requiring complex stakeholder engagement and clinically appropriate transport solutions. The role
supports safe, patient-centred care by working collaboratively with healthcare providers, contracted aeromedical services, and Patient
Travel staff to ensure patients are transferred to the right service, at the right time, and in accordance with clinical requirements,
operational priorities, and relevant governance frameworks.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships
with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the
supervision and management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of
comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
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
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated highly-developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,
supporting well developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
3. Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students,
graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established
professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters
requiring tact and diplomacy
6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that
influence health care provision for clients and families.
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 worker (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for
further information.
Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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Agency Department of Health Work unit Transport Logistics and Warehousing
Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist Patient Travel Designation Nurse Level 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin
Position number 47967 RTF 350084 Closing 28/06/2026
Contact officer Samantha Donovan ***email_hidden***
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350084
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
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations,
including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
The Transport Logistics and Warehousing (TLW) Division delivers Territory-wide transport and logistics services that support equitable
access to healthcare across the Northern Territory. Within this division, the Patient Travel team is responsible for the coordination and
governance of patient travel, including specialist appointments, inter-hospital transfers, and aeromedical retrievals. This position provides
specialist clinical coordination, advice, and oversight for patient travel and inter-hospital transfer activities, with a particular focus on
interstate and aeromedical transfers requiring complex stakeholder engagement and clinically appropriate transport solutions. The role
supports safe, patient-centred care by working collaboratively with healthcare providers, contracted aeromedical services, and Patient
Travel staff to ensure patients are transferred to the right service, at the right time, and in accordance with clinical requirements,
operational priorities, and relevant governance frameworks.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships
with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the
supervision and management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of
comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
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
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrated highly-developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,
supporting well developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
4. Demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring
students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
5. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established
professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters
requiring tact and diplomacy.
7. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that
influence health care provision for clients and families.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession 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.
