Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance Program

Mentorship and study leave

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to deliver trauma-informed nursing care in a collaborative team across Brisbane's West region. You will conduct forensic assessments, provide compassionate patient-centred care and contribute to interprofessional partnerships with police, health and community services.

The ideal candidate will be registered with Ahpra and have a strong background in contemporary nursing practice and sexual assault care, with demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with contemporary nursing practice knowledge in sexual assault care.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed care principles in clinical settings.
• Clear communication and collaboration with interprofessional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply or acquire specialised knowledge of sexual assault management and care procedures using trauma-informed approaches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families and the interprofessional team.
• Maintain appropriate discretion with clinical information, confidentiality and privacy obligations.
• Engage across stakeholders to provide high-quality nursing care in line with professional practice standards.

Skills

Nursing practice

Trauma-informed care

Interprofessional collaboration

Confidentiality and privacy

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Ahpra registration

Job description

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates the ability to apply or acquire specialised knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, skills and theory in sexual assault management and care procedures using a trauma-informed approach.
• Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within and across the broad interprofessional team and key stakeholders (including if required – QPS).
• Ability to meet eligibility, undertake and complete the Forensic Medical Examination Training Program delivered by Forensic Medicine Queensland (FMQ) (course fees paid by QH).
• Demonstrates ability to use appropriate discretion in the dissemination of clinical information with regard to statutory and common law duties, confidentiality and privacy issues.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective nursing health professional with capability for high level engagement across the spectrum of stakeholders including patients and families.
• Exemplifies the West Moreton Health Professional Practice Model by demonstrating person-centred care, professional excellence, safe and effective care delivery, commitment to quality and safety, and collaborative practice.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• This position requires a defined scope of practice authorised by WMH and is mandatory prior to undertaking any role related duties.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Queensland Health Brisbane - West, Australia