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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Forensic Nurse Examiner (520798)Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - WACSApplications must be submitted by Sunday 25 May, 2025 11:55 PMSunday 25 May, 2025 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5Employment type:CasualRegion:SouthLocation:Royal Hobart HospitalExciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Department of Health!The Team:Work with an experienced and professional team of Forensic Nurse Examiners, Forensic Medical Examiners and Clinical Nurse Consultants. Collaborate with emergency frontline services and non-government organisations to provide compassionate and responsive care to victim-survivors of sexual assault and family violence.The Role:Participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster to provide specialist advice and expert forensic examinations. Comprehensive onboarding, regular professional development opportunities, and pathways for ongoing education and qualification are available.You will need:Demonstrated clinical experience in forensic examination or the ability to acquire it, with capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgment and initiative, and work with minimal supervision.Highly developed interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and the proven ability to work constructively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Strong skills in coordinating and integrating contemporary information and research, applying expert clinical knowledge to provide safe, high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of appointment:Fixed-term, casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months. This selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies for up to twelve months from the date of publication.Salary:$106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Employer superannuation contribution of 11.5% is on top of this amount.Plus 25% Casual Loading Equivalent of $67.15 to $70.85 per hour.Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.Benefits available to eligible candidates:Professional development and accelerated pathwaysA range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development SupportFitness Passport access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95/week per person or $25.95 for a familyMore information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.Successful applicants must meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered NurseCurrent Working with Children RegistrationNote: Please refer to the Application Guide for pre-employment check details.Download the Statement of Duties and associated documents:We encourage reviewing the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide before applying for an overview of duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.Apply Online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.*Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this roleFor more information:Contact Eleanor Hodge, Assistant Director of Nursing - Children''s and Statewide Service, at 0407 189 222 or eleanor.hodge@ths.tas.gov.au, for detailed information about the vacancy.What it''s like working at the Department of Health:Our key values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Hear from staff about their experiences and journey in relocating to Tasmania. We value diversity and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have questions.Submit your application with all required documents. #J-18808-Ljbffr