Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Violence, Abuse and Neglect - Wagga Wagga

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2
Remuneration: $ $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week:  38
Requisition ID:  REQ533314
Applications Close: 17 December 2024
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.

About Your Role

The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Violence, Abuse and Neglect (CNS – VAN) role is to provide medical and forensic responses and health care (within scope of practice) to people who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.  

This includes providing integrated crisis responses, non-acute clinical care, case coordination, follow up medical care and health care navigation.
The CNS – VAN will either be qualified as or eligible to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. They will:

• be registered as a nurse with the Nurses and Midwifery Board
• have a minimum three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant clinical specialty such as sexual health or women’s health.
• have obtained, be working towards, or be enrolled within 6 months of commencing the role, the Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) Graduate Certificate in Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault (or equivalent).

The primary responsibility of the CNS is to use their expert clinical nursing knowledge and skills to provide high quality, integrated medical and forensic immediate responses to sexual assault and follow up support.
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 ). They will also be required to participate in developing and providing integrated medical and forensic care for other cohorts, in line with Violence, Abuse and Neglect system reforms. This includes clinical service provision for victims-survivors of domestic and family violence; and exploring expansion of scope of practice to provide responses to children aged 13 and younger who have experienced sexual assault and other forms of child abuse and neglect.

The CNS has advanced practice responsibilities and will contribute to the development of MLHD Sexual Assault Service’s clinical practice; mentor staff; and develop their professional skills by participating in training and/or professional networks. The CNS is also responsible for providing education and advice on caring for victim-survivors of VAN to other clinicians in MLHD.

The CNS will be required to participate in the 24/7 on-call roster, regular team meetings, quality improvement activities, administrative tasks, and research and education delivery as appropriate. The CNS will work in partnership with Priority Population’s Program colleagues, other NSW Health staff, NSW Police and the judicial system to ensure the provision of culturally safe, integrated health care, forensic documentation and evidence collection for patients who have experienced VAN.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Shannon McMahon, Manager Priority Populations Program on 0428 103 094 or Shannon.McMahon@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.