Nurse Practitioner - Complex Chronic Conditions
Northern Territory Government, Department of Health Alice Springs NT
Key points we found
- Provide advanced clinical care for patients with complex chronic conditions.
- Lead educational services and contribute to quality systems in remote health care.
- Travel regularly to remote communities for patient care and support.
Nurse Level 6 RDO (Remuneration Package Range $175,979 - $182,947)
Primary Health Care Outreach Services
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time vacancy is available
Apply your nursing experience and expertise in complex chronic conditions—particularly diabetes clinical and education services—to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in Central Australia.
- Nursing within a specialist Chronic Conditions/Diabetes team in Alice Springs.
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Great opportunity to experience working in a regional area.
The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.
As the Nurse Practitioner – Complex Chronic Conditions you are responsible for providing and leading advanced and extended specialist clinical care, advice and educational services for a client group with diverse and/or complex care requirements and contribute to the development of quality systems that support remote areas in the management of Complex Chronic Diseases and specifically Diabetes. In addition, you will provide sound professional advice critical in dealing with issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and coordination of client care.
To be successful, you will be an accomplished Nurse Practitioner with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience, well-developed clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills and proficiency in the understanding, application, analysis and interpretation of a professional body of knowledge. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage conflict and promote cooperation and well-developed appreciation of the social and cultural issues and sensitivities relating to providing health care in rural communities is essential. As the role services remote communities, you will be required to travel by 4WD or light aircraft on a regular basis and stay in community for a number of days.
In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 12% Superannuation, up to 7 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health. Generous allowances and support with relocation will be provided.
If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider the experienced Central Australia has to offer.
Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The Region has deep spiritual origins dating back more than 30,000 years, and an abundance of rich culture and history. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert. About 450kms down the road is Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation that is a spectacular sight any time of the year.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Monica Bennion, Outreach Manager on
08 8955 6129 or [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 12321
Closing date: 28/04/2026
Explore working for NT Health
- https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing
- https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1200392/nurse-and-midwife-incentives.PDF
Explore working in the Northern Territory Government
- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg
Explore living in Alice Springs
- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1329084/Central_Australia_regional_guide.pdf
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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