Job Description
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Medical Day Stay Unit
Job title Clinical Nurse Unit Manager - Oncology Designation Nurse Level 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 2 years
Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Katherine
Position number 38448 RTF 347518 Closing 04/06/2026
Contact officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or BRR.ClinicalEmployment@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347518
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
Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-
disciplinary clinicians across a defined practice area.
Context statement
The primary role of the MDSU CNM is to coordinate and facilitate Chemotherapy treatment plans, PATS travel from communities
for Oncology patients in Katherine. The coordination and facilitation expected of this role is in conjunction with the treatment
plans in accordance with the guidance of the treating Oncologists from Alan Walker Care Centre. Minimum 6 years nursing
experience in high acuity care, minimum 2 years experienced Chemotherapy Drug administration, trained PORT access is expected
of the CNM.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.
2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the
provision of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues
4. 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.
5. 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 high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the
ability to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,
program functions, and organisational efficiency.
4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs
of healthcare consumers and staff.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant
specialists and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.
6. Demonstrates and applies highly 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 Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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
NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for further information.
Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Medical Day Stay Unit
Job title Clinical Nurse Unit Manager - Oncology Designation Nurse Level 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $149,765 - $157,329 Location Katherine
Position number 38448 RTF 347518 Closing 04/06/2026
Contact officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or BRR.ClinicalEmployment@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347518
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
Provides a recognised reference point and consistent broad level of influence regarding service planning and delivery to multi-
disciplinary clinicians across a defined practice area.
Context statement
The primary role of the MDSU CNM is to coordinate and facilitate Chemotherapy treatment plans, PATS travel from
communities for Oncology patients in the Big Rivers Region. The coordination and facilitation expected of this role is in
conjunction with the treatment plans in accordance with the guidance of the treating Oncologists from Alan Walker Care Centre.
Minimum 6 years nursing experience in high acuity care, minimum 2 years experienced Chemotherapy Drug administration,
trained PORT access is expected of the CNM.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide contemporary human, material, and financial resource management for defined area of practice.
2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the
provision of client care and facilitating less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and attitudes.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues
4. 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.
5. 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 Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the
ability to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence based initiatives to improve client outcomes,
program functions, and organisational efficiency.
5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs
of healthcare consumers and staff.
6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant
specialists and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.
7. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and
sensitivities that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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
NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for further information.
