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Clinical Nurse (Forensic Nursing Services)
TOWNSVILLE University Hospital and Townsville WATCHHOUSE
This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help the Townsville Hospital and Health Service identify potentially suitable applicants for future Clinical Nurse (Forensic Nursing Services) employment opportunities.
If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Clinical Talent Pool for a period of 12 months, and you will be contacted further by the Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit at the time an opportunity arises.
Further participation in other recruitment selection processes (for example written application and/or interview) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required. Specialty skills will be assessed to determine eligibility for available positions.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV573757 |
| Closing date | 22-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Casual, non-standard hours |
| Contact person | Nicole Aitken |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 2360 Access the National Relay Service |
The Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit are seeking Clinical Nurses with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience who are interested in Forensic Nursing to fill future vacancies.
Roles to be filled through this recruitment process will be of a casual nature.
The Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit (CFMU) provides specialised medical and forensic services across two primary areas of focus: Watchhouse nursing service and the forensic medical examinations service. The CN will be responsible for the provision of best practice, timely and effective clinical care to inmates at the Townsville Watch house.
CFMU nurses attend the watch house daily and undertake assessment of prisoners and coordinate care, treatment, and referral of those that require medical attention in consultation with the Metro North Virtual Emergency Department Medical Officer.
CFMU CNs who have completed training to become credentialled as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) are eligible to participate in the forensic aspect of the service and conduct forensic sexual assault examinations on adult victims of sexual assault (age 14 and older).
Completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) course is not immediately required and can be negotiated later depending on the CNs interest and current needs of the service.
Additional duties of this role include assistance with paediatric forensic examinations at CFMU and the collection of blood and urine specimens for Magistrate Approved Disease Test Orders.
The successful applicant will be expected to have a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience.
Candidate Requirements:
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- To work as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE): Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) course provided by Forensic Medicine Queensland. This includes completion of the online component of the course and attendance at a two day workshop. Funding for the SANE course will be provided, including travel.
- If applicable: Appropriate credentialing as a CN (SANE) in sexual assault examinations, initial and annual renewals, will be provided by the CFMU ND.
- Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
- C Class Drivers Licence.
- The applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including the Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
About the employer:
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is responsible for the delivery of healthcare services, education and research to a population of approximately 250,000 people. The Townsville HHS provides a large continuum of healthcare services, from advanced highly specialised tertiary-level healthcare at Townsville University Hospital, to secondary and primary-level hospital and community healthcare across the region. The Townsville HHS comprises 20 health facilities, including Townsville University Hospital, which serves as the tertiary referral hospital for the whole of northern Queensland.
Our organisation is proactive and committed to delivering excellence in healthcare by adapting a `person centred' approach to care across our patient's lifespan. If you are dynamic, innovative and prepared to help advance healthcare in the tropics, then the Townsville HHS could be the right fit for you. Join us today and enjoy generous employment benefits, a rewarding career and development opportunities.
Interested?
Contact: Nicole Aitken on (07) 4433 2360.
Apply ONLINE by: Sunday 22 June 2025.
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
