Forensic Nurse Examiner

Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Clinical Nurse Consultant Join to apply for the Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Clinical Nurse Consultant role at NSW Health Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3Remuneration : $72.55 - $73.90 per hourHours Per Week : 15Requisition ID : REQ We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like‑minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you’ll be working Royal North Shore Hospital, PARVAN Sexual Assault Service What you’ll be doing NSLHD Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse & Neglect (PARVAN) Sexual Assault Service (SAS) provides a 24/7 integrated psychosocial, medical & forensic service to adults, young people & children who present following a concern about sexual assault (SA). The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) role’s primary purpose is to provide advanced clinical leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of forensic nursing & service planning. It will play a leadership role in the establishment of the first state‑wide clinical placement program for trainee SAS examiners. The FNE will utilise their knowledge, experience & skills to deliver specialist integrated clinical care, medical & forensic examinations to people aged ≥ 14 years following a recent SA. They will participate in a 24/7 on‑call roster as part of the PARVAN SAS team, act as a role model, provide clinical supervision to nursing staff and offer expert consultancy on matters relating to safe and appropriate nursing practices. They will develop educational resources for clients, colleagues and stakeholders and conduct ongoing analyses of current practice and the impact of new directions on PARVAN SAS. The FNE plays a central role in clinical & strategic leadership, contributing to the development, initiation, implementation & evaluation of strategic changes, annual plans for the service and specialist clinical education. They will contribute to state & national specialist clinical groups, drive collaborative research efforts & advance SA nursing education. The FNE will follow protocols set by the NSW Ministry of Health as outlined in PD _006 Responding to Sexual Assault (Adult and Child) Policy and Procedures, working in partnership with NSW Health staff, NSW Police and the judicial system to ensure quality and culturally safe integrated healthcare, forensic documentation & evidence collection for patients presenting with concerns of SA. They may develop and provide integrated medical & forensic care for various groups, aligning with the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Health system reforms, including assisting in the management of children