CCLHD - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.98 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ617086
Applications Close: Sunday, 2 November 2025 at 11.59pm
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to step into a vital role at the frontline of care for survivors of violence and trauma? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) – Violence, Abuse & Neglect (VAN), to deliver expert, compassionate medical and forensic care to those who need it most.
About the Opportunity
As a CNS 2 – VAN, you will provide critical, trauma-informed care including crisis intervention, forensic examinations, follow-up medical support, and health navigation to people aged 14 and older who have experienced sexual assault, domestic and family violence, and other forms of abuse and neglect. This is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical skills with advanced forensic practice in an integrated, multidisciplinary environment. In this role you will –
• Deliver expert medical and forensic responses with autonomy and compassion.
• Support victim-survivors with crisis care and ongoing health navigation.
• Collect forensic evidence and contribute medico-legal expertise in court when required.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the development of innovative service models.
• Work collaboratively with police, judicial systems, and other healthcare professionals to provide culturally safe, patient-centered care.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, ensuring timely and effective response.
• Drive education and workforce development around best practices for caring for people impacted by violence and abuse.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
• You are a registered nurse or nurse practitioner with 3+ years’ experience, ideally in sexual or women’s health, qualified or eligible as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and enrolled or ready to enroll in the ECAV Graduate Certificate (or equivalent).
• You have strong clinical and forensic nursing skills, delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe, victim-centered care to clients of all genders affected by violence, abuse, and neglect.
• You are an excellent communicator and team player, experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated psychosocial, medical, and forensic care.
• You are committed to service improvement, skilled at driving change, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating clinical audits to enhance care quality.
• You are autonomous with advanced patient assessment and care planning skills, able to prioritise effectively and deliver education and clinical support to colleagues.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need more information?
Joanne Andrew
Phone: 0436 669 897
Email: Joanne.Andrew@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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