Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2
Remuneration: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ523563
Applications Close: 30 October 2024
Vaccination Category: A
*Female only position.
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 Griffith? 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 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.
*Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act.
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 sta? 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
[email protected] 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.