Clinical Forensic Medicine – Clinical Nurse Educator

Clinical Forensic Medicine – Clinical Nurse Educator

• VPS Grade 5 ($106,534 – $128,897) + Superannuation 
• Ongoing – Part time (0.5 FTE) Opportunity
• Be rewarded from the positive difference that our service makes to victims of crime and the justice system.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Clinical Forensic Services team at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) as the Clinical Forensic Medicine – Clinical Nurse Educator.

In this diverse role you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of 24/7 forensic nursing services to both alleged victims of crime and alleged perpetrators at a variety of locations around regional Victoria.

You will be instrumental in helping develop the service, providing hands on leadership, clinical support, training, and development to Clinical Forensic Nurses.

In this highly diverse position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with doctors, legal practitioners and other professionals as well as the police and members of the public. 

This role will require regular travel between multiple regional sites and the successful applicant will be required to utilise their personal vehicle, with travel expenses reimbursed.

Who We Are

As an institution focused on Forensic Medicine, we serve the community and the courts. Our statutory responsibilities are to provide independent forensic medical and scientific expertise to the justice system, tissue for transplantation, and to both teach and undertake research that will benefit the community.

The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) provides the justice system with the crucial evidence that underpins safe convictions and appropriate acquittals. Our doctors and scientists investigate deaths reported to the Coroner, examine alleged offenders and medically assess and support victims of crime.

The Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria (DTBV) supports patients and their families by providing safe tissues to medical specialists and Victorian hospitals for transplantation and medical research.

Our medical and scientific staff members undertake research that directly contributes to public health and safety and the just working of our legal system. By contributing to the professional development and education of forensic pathologists, physicians and scientists, we ensure a high standard of forensic medical services for Victoria and provide critical support for our healthcare and justice systems.

Our Working Relationships

The Institute is a statutory agency within the Justice and Community Safety portfolio and our responsible minister is the Attorney-General. We work in close partnership with many sectors of the Victorian community.

The strength of the working relationships we have with our clients and stakeholders is critical to our success. Our primary stakeholders are Victoria Police, the courts and we work for, and in close collaboration with, the Coroners Court of Victoria.

The Institute operates the Coronial Admissions and Enquiries Office and undertakes medico-legal death investigations on behalf of the Coroners Court. The Institute also has a Service Level Agreement with Victoria Police to deliver Clinical Forensic medical services and toxicology testing. Other important partners include the Victorian courts, Monash University, the University of Melbourne, the Australian Federal Police, legal and medical professionals, and public and private hospitals.

 What we offer

• Opportunity to work with world leading experts in Forensic Medicine
• Highly competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to employee wellbeing program
• An active social club

Requirements:

Essential

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA administered through the AHPRA.
• Extensive experience working as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in personal Continuing Professional Development.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and facilitate education programs.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching nurses.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and evaluating education programs.
• Small or large group teaching experience.

Desirable

• Experience working with Forensic Nurse Examiners.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Post graduate training in nursing education, or working towards. 
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of Adult learning principles.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical education of others.
• Ability to motivate, support and encourage staff to further develop clinical and professional skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based nursing practice and quality improvement.

How to Apply: 

• To view a copy of the position description and to submit your application please visit careers.vic.gov.au and select the ‘Apply Now’ button within the position listing. Any applications submitted outside of the Vic Careers Portal will not be considered.
• Applications should include a resume, covering letter and a separate document addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applications close at midnight on 23 April 2024.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

Contact:

For further information about this opportunity please contact Elizabeth Mackie on: 

03 9684 4*** | ***************@vifm.org

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.