Overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Sexual Assault Examiner - Perm FT
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Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ608402
Application Close Date: 06/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 08/10/2025 - 15/10/2025
Contact Details: Rhondele Mayo – |
What You'll Be Doing
The Sexual Assault Nurse examiner (SANE) Clinical Nurse Specialist (2) provides specialised, and holistic forensic/medical care to male and female victims (14yrs and above) which is patient centred, culturally responsive and trauma informed meeting the medical, forensic and psychosocial needs of the patients who have experienced a recent sexual assault. Additionally, the position will provide medical and documentation care to people who have experienced domestic and family violence. The position will work within a multidisciplinary and multi – agency approach including NSW Police, Department of Communities and Justice and other care providers.
The purpose of the SANE CNS 2 position provides senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within the service. The CNS 2 employs advanced clinical skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision-making working closely with managers and CNC’s.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision of SWSLHD Nursing ad Midwifery Service is compassionate nursing and midwifery care always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney. These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities. With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live. The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with relevant post registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- How would you apply trauma-informed care principles and critical thinking to deliver individualised, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team responding to cases of sexual assault or domestic violence?
- Describe how your professional development, forensic training, and understanding of NSW Health’s Child Protection Policy equip you to provide expert evidence in court and timely medical responses in cases involving violence, abuse, or neglect.
- Willingness to complete Graduate Certificate in Medical Forensic Management of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Medical Forensic Photography and Providing a Medical and Forensic Response to DFV (nationally recognised).
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Eligibility
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
EEO statement: At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Sexual Assault Examiner - Perm FT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
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