Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Violence, Abuse and Neglect
Looking for a nursing role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional nursing team working to provide medical and forensic responses and health care (within scope of practice) to people who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.
Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.
Our benefits:
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Family-friendly hours
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Mentally stimulating work
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Endless opportunities for professional and personal growth
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Potential for fast-tracked career progression
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Salary packaging, novated leasing, and fitness passport
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Relocation considerations
Employment type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time opportunities
Position classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist – Grade 2
Renumeration: $116,693.98 - $120,469.88 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ658844
Location: Griffith
Who we are:
Violence, abuse and neglect is a problem that impacts people of all ages and backgrounds, leading to long-lasting physical, mental, and emotional health issues.
Our goal is to support those who have experienced Violence, Abuse and Neglect. If you or someone you know is facing violence, abuse or neglect, reach out to us for help.
We provide specialised support to people dealing with experiences of violence, neglect and abuse.
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Counselling Services
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Domestic Violence Services
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Forensic Medical Services
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Sexual Assault Services
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Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN)
What you’ll be doing:
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.
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Be registered as a nurse with the Nurses and Midwifery Board
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Have a minimum three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant clinical specialty such as sexual health or women’s health.
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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.
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.
Criteria:
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Post graduate qualifications relevant to the specialty and at least three years full-time equivalent clinical experience in the specialty area
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Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and proven problem-solving ability within a clinical setting.
More information:
Click here for the Position Description
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Shannon McMahon, Manager Priority Populations Program on 0428 103 094 or
[email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 5 June 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.