Clinical Nurse Specialist - Violence Abuse and Neglect

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Education courses (110+ per year)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service at Nepean Hospital. You will deliver integrated medical, forensic and psychosocial care to victim-survivors aged 14 and older.

The role supports trauma-informed, culturally safe care, crisis and follow-up visits, on-call duties, education, quality improvement and service development within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration with relevant post-graduate qualifications and at least 3 years’ clinical experience.
• Willingness to undertake NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence Graduate Certificate (or equivalent).
• Commitment to service development and quality improvement including the capacity to initiate change and coordinate clinical audit activities.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed and culturally safe care to clients who experienced violence, abuse and neglect.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated medical, forensic and psychosocial care to victim-survivors aged 14+.
• Provide crisis, non-acute and follow-up care including healthcare navigation.
• Contribute to education, mentoring, quality improvement, research and service development.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call roster and ensure culturally safe care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural safety

Clinical assessment

Education leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Post-graduate qualification in sexual health

Job description

Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $64.70 - $66.83 per hour Requisition ID: REQ693501 Applications Close: 17/03/2027 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).

Step into a role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by violence, abuse and neglect.

At NBMLHD, we're seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) to join our specialised Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service.

Working as part of a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and counsellors, you will provide integrated medical, forensic and psychosocial care to victim-survivors, supporting them during some of their most vulnerable moments.

The CNS2 works within the psychosocial-led NSW Health Sexual Assault Service model of care, providing integrated, trauma-informed medical care, forensic examinations and healthcare to people aged 14 years and older who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.

Working closely with multidisciplinary and external partners, you will deliver crisis, non-acute and follow-up care, including healthcare navigation, while contributing to education, mentoring, quality improvement, research and service development.

The role also supports culturally safe, integrated care through forensic documentation, evidence collection and participation in a 24-hour, 7-day on-call roster.

We are looking for experienced nurses to join our close-knit team who have a broad range of clinical skills (including recognition of a deteriorating patient) and enjoy working in a supported but autonomous role.

This position would suit a candidate who has previous experience in a Violence, Abuse and Neglect nursing role but training and ongoing clinical support is on offer for candidates who are new to the service.

We support people in their most vulnerable moments.

If you are looking for a career where you can provide care with a trauma informed focus, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Glenys Griffiths, Medical Lead MFU NBMLHD, on 0486 108 431 or Carey Day, Clinical Nurse Consultant MFU NBMLHD, on 0438 068 159 prior to applying.

There is also an opportunity to visit the Medical Forensic Unit before applying.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• 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.

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.

For role related queries or questions contact Glenys Griffiths on [e-mail] or Carey Day on [e-mail]