CCLHD - Nurse Manager - Violence Abuse and Neglect

About the Role

Our services are dynamic, innovative, and leaders in trauma informed, culturally safe and strength based care. We have a primary role of establishing safety and stabilisation for children, young people, individuals and families and work across the health system to support healing and recovery, with a focus on increasing capacity and wellbeing. We are committed to ongoing development and continuous improvement and strive for a flexible and responsive public health response to Violence Abuse and Neglect. This role is Monday to Friday that also requires participation in a after hours on call roster.

As Nurse Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, integrated medical and forensic care. You will lead a small, dedicated team of nurses, providing expert clinical guidance, supervision, and support in a sensitive and trauma-informed environment.
In partnership with the Medical Lead for VAN, you will drive clinical excellence, guide service innovation, and oversee continuous quality improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of nurses and providing clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Leading and coordinating the medical and forensic response to violence, abuse, and neglect.
• Overseeing non-acute clinical care, integrated crisis response, follow-up services, and care navigation.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans, clinical education programs, and practice improvements.
• Collaborating with NSW Health, NSW Police, judicial partners, and other stakeholders to ensure culturally safe, patient-centred care.
• Contributing to state and national clinical groups and advancing evidence-based practice.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description