Clinical Nurse Specialist - Violence, Abuse and Neglect
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $58.82 - $60.75 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ615026
Applications Close: 01/12/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to
succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our team, providing expert Leadership, Clinical support and Education in the care of individuals affected by Violence, Abuse and Neglect.
As the CNS for Violence, Abuse and Neglect, you will play a key role in shaping the quality and safety of services, ensuring that staff are confident and equipped to identify, support and advocate for people at risk. You will be central to delivering a coordinated, trauma-informed response across health and social care settings.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Violence, Abuse and Neglect (CNS2 – VAN) works within the psychosocial-led NSW Health Sexual Assault Service model of care to provide integrated, trauma-informed medical care and forensic examinations to people of all genders aged 14 years and older who have experienced recent sexual assault. This role collaborates with the Medical Lead - Sexual Assault and Domestic and Family Violence, Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician, and other VAN Service nursing staff to ensure strong integrated practice, communication networks, data management and standards of practice in responding to violence, abuse and neglect are maintained.
You will have strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, be a passionate advocate for vulnerable people with a commitment to equality, dignity and compassionate care. This position will see you mentor staff and develop their professional skills by participating in training and/or professional networks, provide education and advice on caring for victim-survivors of VAN to other clinicians in NSW Health and will participate in the 24 hour/7 day per week on-call roster, regular team meetings, quality improvement activities, administrative tasks, and research and education delivery as appropriate.
At NBMLHD, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for both our patients and our staff. You will join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation and professional growth. We offer ongoing training, peer support and opportunities to influence practice at a strategic level.
Apply now and be part of a service that protects, empowers and advocates for those most at risk.
For role related queries or questions, please contact Carey Day at Carey.Day@health.nsw.gov.au or via mobile 0438 068 159. Candidates who are new to VAN Nursing are strongly encouraged to make contact to learn more about the role requirements.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) - Full time employees only
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post registration qualifications (i.e. sexual health, family planning, women’s health, obstetrics and gynaecology and emergency nursing) and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
- Completed, working towards or willing to undertake NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence Graduate Certificate in the Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in service development and quality improvement including the capacity to initiate change and negotiate support from key stakeholders and coordinate clinical audit activities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, trauma-informed and culturally safe care to clients who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect and may present as highly distressed.
- Highly developed clinical skills in patient assessment and care planning with demonstrated ability to provide a referral service as required.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating education to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills enabling collaborative work with colleagues, other health professionals and individuals to provide safe and effective care.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to use same as required for the position and the ability to participate in an on-call roster.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Carey Day on Carey.Day@health.nsw.gov.au
