Forensic Nurse Examiner

• Utilise your nursing expertise to provide support and advice to the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine branch
• Ongoing, 1x Full-Time and 1x Part-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 4: $92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation.

About Us:
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is an independent statutory authority governed by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (the VIFM Act). It is part of the Justice portfolio of the Victorian Government.
The VIFM Act creates a joint position of Director of the VIFM and Professor of the Department of Forensic Medicine (DFM) at Monash University. The Director/Professor is responsible for the strategic direction and activities of the DFM, which is housed at the VIFM and operates under the governance of the Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
About the Role:
The primary focus of this position is to provide acute forensic examinations of adult victims of both sexual and physical assault as part of a 24 hour, 7 days a week service. As a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE), you will provide an essential service acting as an independent practitioner including (but not limited to) examination of adult victims of physical and sexual assault and family violence, collection of biological and forensic samples, preparation of medico-legal reports and statements, and provision of advice to police and other stakeholders regarding clinical forensic matters.
Some of your duties will include:

• Examination of complainants and detainees.
• Obtaining valid consent for procedures.
• Examination of adults alleged to have been a victim or an offender of an assault.
• Documentation of injuries verbally, on body diagrams and with photographs.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

• An understanding or willingness to learn of privacy, confidentiality, security and the principles of bioethics in the medico-legal context.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills with the ability to learn to prepare and present objective, impartial statements, and provide evidence in Court.
• Experience and confidence working as an autonomous practitioner with excellent safeguarding knowledge and understanding.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience with a sound knowledge base and experience in contemporary nursing practice.
• Current full general registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Ability to work across a wide range of sites on a rotating roster consisting of day, afternoon and night shifts (including weekend shifts).

How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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.
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.
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.