Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - SAFE and make a meaningful difference in the care and assessment of clients who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence, delivering critical response services and engaging in prevention focussed initiatives. This permanent, part-time role offers the chance to lead clinical excellence while supporting vulnerable clients and families during critical moments.
Working within our department, you’ll provide specialist clinical leadership in sexual assault and/or family violence identification, risk assessment, safety planning and examination. Your expertise will guide multidisciplinary teams and strengthen our hospital's capacity to respond effectively and respectfully to clients who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence.
Why Choose Us
We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your commitment to patient safety and wellbeing. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives and skills.
What You'll Do
- Provide clinical consultation and case coordination for complex sexual assault and/or family violence situations
- Deliver education and training to healthcare staff on trauma-informed care approaches and sexual assault and/or family violence services and processes for the North West
- Develop, implement and maintain evidence-based policies and procedures
- Collaborate with community partners, police, child protection services and statewide SAFE services
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and data collection activities
- Mentor and supervise nursing, midwifery and/or medical staff in sexual assault and/or family violence response practices
- Participate in an on-call roster as and when required
What We're Looking For
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field preferred
- Demonstrated experience in sexual assault and/or family violence and/or mental health, or emergency care settings
- Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously and with diverse communities
- Understanding of trauma-informed care principles and safety planning
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice
Why Tasmania:
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds or is working towards a post graduate qualification in the area of family violence assault forensic and medical examination
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
* Please note opportunities are available for other nursing positions situated in the North West. Check them out here!
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Ruth King
Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Phone: (03) 64265420
Email: ruth.king@ths.tas.gov.au
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.