Clinical Nurse Specialist - Violence Abuse and Neglect

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $58.82 - $60.75 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ634975

Applications Close: 04/02/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Nepean Hospital is seeking a compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) to join the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service. This specialist role provides expert Clinical Care, Leadership, and Advocacy for patients experiencing or at risk of violence, abuse, and neglect, including domestic and family violence, sexual assault, and vulnerable populations. Our role is to support people in their most vulnerable moments.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centred care and contribute to service development, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Our newly established Medical Forensic Unit stands at the frontline of care for victim-survivors of sexual assault and domestic & family violence. We are a specialised team of Doctors and Nurses who work alongside Counsellors to provide integrated Medical, Forensic and Psychosocial care to people affected by violence abuse and neglect (VAN).

All candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Glenys Griffiths, Medical lead MFU NBMLHD 0486 108 431 or Carey Day, Clinical Nurse Consultant MFU NBMLHD 0438 068 159 prior to applying. There is the option to visit the Medical Forensic Unit for those who may wish to do so prior to applying. Previous work in a VAN Nursing role is advantageous but not essential as training and ongoing clinical support will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to work in a highly specialised and meaningful clinical role and we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) - Fulltime employees only
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role:

1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post registration qualifications (i.e. sexual health, family planning, women’s health, obstetrics and gynaecology and emergency nursing) 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 organisation.
2. Completed, working towards or willing to undertake NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence Graduate Certificate in the Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault (or equivalent).
3. Demonstrated commitment to and experience in service development and quality improvement including the capacity to initiate change and negotiate support from key stakeholders and coordinate clinical audit activities.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, trauma-informed and culturally safe care to clients who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect and may present as highly distressed.
5. Highly developed clinical skills in patient assessment and care planning with demonstrated ability to provide a referral service as required.
6. Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating education to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills enabling collaborative work with colleagues, other health professionals and individuals to provide safe and effective care.
8. Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to use same as required for the position and the ability to participate in an on-call roster.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Glenys Griffiths on Glenys.Griffiths@health.nsw.gov.au