Clinical Nurse Specialist

Deliver specialist forensic nursing care in a trauma informed team

Join a leading violence abuse and neglect response service

24/7 roster with advanced practice and education opportunities

Provide expert forensic nursing care, build integrated support pathways and deliver trauma informed responses for victims of violence and abuse.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $62.82 - $64.89 per hour

Hours Per Week: 19

Location: Blacktown Hospital - Forensic Medical Unit

Where you'll be working

Join the Forensic Medical Unit (FMU) at Blacktown Hospital and become part of a highly specialised multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, culturally safe and evidence based care to victims of interpersonal and intimate partner violence across Western Sydney Local Health District.

Working closely with the Integrated Violence Prevention and Response Service (IVPRS), NSW Police, judicial services and community agencies, you will contribute to a service committed to clinical excellence, advocacy and patient centred care.

• Work within a respected medical led forensic service supporting vulnerable communities
• Collaborate with experienced clinicians, external agencies and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to education, mentoring, research and workforce development initiatives
• Access ongoing professional development and advanced forensic nursing experience
• Be part of a supportive and values driven team focused on integrated patient care

What you'll be doing

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist 2, you will provide advanced forensic nursing care and expert clinical support to patients experiencing violence, abuse and neglect. You will deliver holistic and trauma informed care while ensuring high quality forensic documentation, evidence collection and medico legal reporting.

• Provide forensic assessments, injury documentation, photography and evidence collection
• Deliver culturally safe, trauma informed nursing care for victims of violence and abuse
• Participate in the 24/7 on call roster and extended business hours service delivery
• Prepare timely medico legal reports and provide expert evidence when required
• Mentor clinicians, contribute to education programs and support service improvement initiatives

Join NSW Health and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people through compassionate, specialist forensic nursing care.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Current authority to practice unrestricted as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the with Australian Health practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated Clinical experience with assessing immediate health care needs of patients and providing a referral service as required

• Completed, be working towards, or be willing to enroll within 6 months of employment in appropriate clinical forensic post-graduate qualifications, such as the Graduate Certificate in the Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault held by the NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV).

• Demonstrated clinical experience in a relevant specialty and experience in or demonstrated ability to gain experienced in clinical forensic medicine.

• The ability to work in an environment which is at times distressing, due to the nature of the cases being presented and assessed.

• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills – including the ability to present in training sessions, discuss matters in Court and communicate to a number of stakeholders including Police, Social Workers, Counsellors and other Nurses and Doctors.

• Demonstrated strong written skills – including the ability to develop briefs, prepare court correspondence and develop training and other written communication as required.

• Demonstrated clinical experience with assessing immediate health care needs of patients and providing a referral service as required

• Strong organisational and time management skills along with demonstrated ability to provide nursing care in a multidisciplinary team.

• License: Evidence of a class C drivers licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes

Requisition ID: REQ666678

Applications Close: 8th June 2026

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Charlotte van Kool at ***email_hidden***

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.