Overview: The Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC2) plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed forensic and clinical care to victim‑survivors of sexual assault. This position provides senior nursing leadership, ensures timely and safe forensic responses, supports clinical governance, and strengthens service pathways across SWSLHD. By maintaining expert practice and coordinating care, the CNC2 helps ensure the service meets demand, reduces delays, and delivers outcomes that make a meaningful difference to patient safety and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident senior nurse with advanced clinical and forensic skills, strong critical thinking, and the ability to lead in high‑pressure situations. You will bring expertise in trauma‑informed care, exceptional communication, and the capacity to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and interagency teams. Your strengths include sound clinical judgement, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, evidence integrity, and service responsiveness. You are proactive, adaptable, and driven to improve outcomes for victim‑survivors through compassionate, expert nursing leadership.

Selection Criteria

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). At least 5 years full‑time equivalent post‑registration clinical experience including 3 years’ experience in the specialty and post‑graduate qualifications relevant to Sexual Health, Women’s Health or Midwifery.
- Describe how you apply advanced clinical and trauma‑informed nursing practice when responding to acute sexual assault presentations.
- Explain how you have led or contributed to service improvement, clinical governance, or interagency collaboration in a complex healthcare environment.
- 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.

Additional Information

- Temporary visa holders
- May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

- Vaccination Requirements

- A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Benefits

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‑time and part‑time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full‑time employees

- Work‑Life Balance

- Adaptable work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Sexual Assault Services - Perm PT (City of Liverpool)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 City of Liverpool