Clinical Nurse Specialist - Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) - Location negotiable within the Inland Network

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Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Location: Location Negotiable within Southern New South Wales Local Health District within the Inland Network Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration : $64.71 - $66.84 per hour Hours Per Week : 8 Requisition ID : REQ679787 Application Close: 4 August 2026 Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing We Are Southern Support for • Working within SNSWLHD • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero • Salary packaging options • Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations • A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle • Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What you'll be doing The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Integrated Violence Abuse and Neglect Services (IVANS), using best practice evidence provides person-centred specialist nursing care at an advanced practice level for the designated speciality in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides clinical leadership, support, and supervision for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care. The primary purpose of the CNS – IVANS position 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, and follow up medical care and health care navigation. Selection Criteria • Post-registration qualifications in a relevant clinical specialty and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification (e.g. sexual health, family planning, women’s health, obstetrics and gynaecology and emergency medicine), with current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). In addition, completed or currently undertaking with the intention of completing , either the Education Centre Against Violence Graduate Certificate in the Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault or Monash University’s Graduate Certificate in Forensic Medicine. • Demonstrated competencies in and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing speciality nursing care in the context of a multidisciplinary team including demonstrated clinical experience in, or demonstrated ability to gain experience in, clinical forensic medicine for clients of all genders. • Demonstrate ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision-making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice advancement. This includes high quality, trauma-informed and culturally safe care to clients who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect and may present as highly distressed; and demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care. • Demonstrated effective clinical communication using information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner. • Demonstrated knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care at an extended role level with a commitment to quality improvement including highly developed clinical skills in patient assessment and care planning with demonstrated ability to provide referrals as required. • Evidence of participation in own professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills in the context of a multidisciplinary team. This includes a commitment to the provision of education and integrated psychosocial, medical, and forensic responses to people experiencing VAN, with a willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the speciality. • Ability to participate in an on-call roster or extended shift work. • Evidence of current unrestricted drivers’ licence and ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team. Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au Follow us on social media: Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and You Tube Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Taylor Farrell on 0476 831 499 or TaylorJade.Farrell@health.nsw.gov.au