Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Renal Dialysis
Job title Patient Care Assistant – Renal Dialysis Unit Designation Physical 3 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $64,045 - $66773 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 36312 RTF 340804 Closing 05/02/2026
Contact officer Shainy Thaiparampil Peethambaran on08 8962 4462 or Shainy.Peethambaran@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340804

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
Under the supervision and direction of the nursing staff, the patient care assistant will assist with patient care, ensure that
the clinical workplace is clean and safe, transport patients to and from dialysis and contribute to the efficient functioning of
the unit or department.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care while preserving patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
2. Provide patient support services to ensure an effective clinical service.
3. Undertake a range of duties to ensure a hygienic environment in accordance with Tennant Creek Hospital policy and

Australian Health Care Standards.
4. Perform patient and staff transport as required and provide courier duties to ensure the efficient functioning of the unit

or department.
5. Contribute as a supportive member of the multidisciplinary team.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrate initiative, reliability, and punctuality.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication and basic computer skills.
3. Awareness of multicultural issues and their impact on work practices in a cross-cultural working environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
6. Awareness of the importance of infection control and work health and safety measures.
7. Current Northern Territory drivers’ licence.
8. Physically fit to undertake the duties required for the position, such as transferring patients.

Desirable
1. Certificate III in Aged Care or Health Support Services or working toward same.
2. Work experience in a health or aged care facility, with experience in manual handling.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, Working with Children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.