Forensic Nurse Examiner – Flexible Part-Time Role

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

City living

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is offering a part-time, temporary Registered Nurse Level 2 position in the Clinical Forensic Medical Service. The role focuses on forensic nursing and medical sexual assault care, with duties in police custody support and cognitive screening within a driving clinic.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to vulnerable individuals. Closing date is 1 October 2026, with options for extension or permanency.

Qualifications

• Qualified registered nurse with current registration in Australia.
• Experience in forensic nursing and sexual assault care is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised forensic and medical nursing care.
• Support individuals in police custody in partnership with ACT Policing.
• Contribute to cognitive screening and assessments within the Fitness to Drive Medical Clinic.
• Deliver patient-centred care and advocate for vulnerable people.

Skills

Forensic Nursing

Clinical assessment

Job description

Canberra Health Services is offering a part-time, temporary Registered Nurse Level 2 position in the Clinical Forensic Medical Service. The role focuses on forensic nursing and medical sexual assault care, with duties in police custody support and cognitive screening within a driving clinic.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to vulnerable individuals. Closing date is 1 October 2026, with options for extension or permanency.