Clinical Coordinator, Prevention and Response Violence Abuse and Neglect

Make a difference as a vital part of our Violence, Abuse and Neglect Medical Forensic Team and provide advanced clinical nurse leadership and operational management for a small team of medical and nursing staff.

$139,661.16 - $142,254.44 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3 | Porter St Child Health Centre in North Wollongong | REQ528188 | Applications close: 10 December 2024

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As the Clinical Coordinator – PARVAN, you will provide advanced clinical nurse leadership and consultancy, research, education and service planning for the ISLHD Medical and Forensic Service’s response to violence, abuse and neglect (VAN), including the Sexual Assault Service. You will be a qualified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and will have expertise in providing high quality, integrated medical and forensic responses to sexual assault as part of VAN Service models of care outlined in the Integrated Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect Framework and other relevant NSW Health policy directives (e.g. Responding to Sexual Assault (adult and child) Policy and Procedures).

In this role, you will lead a new team and assist with the development of a new integrated model of care as the team provides broader responses to violence, abuse and neglect. You will provide nursing leadership in the development and implementation of integrated medical and forensic care for other cohorts, in line with VAN system reforms. This includes service provision for victims-survivors of domestic family violence, and responses to victims of all ages who have experienced sexual assault and other forms of physical abuse and neglect.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the eight questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse, with 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 5 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.