About the opportunity

We are looking for candidates to fill future temporary and permanent full time, part time and casual opportunities as a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, within our Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS). This recruitment is to create an eligibility list only, the eligibility list will be used to fill any future upcoming positions which will be located at our Forensic Medicine Sydney site.

Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) specialises in providing independent and objective forensic analysis to the criminal and coronial justice systems, as well as quality scientific analysis that contributes to community health and safety. Our services include illicit drug analysis, forensic and drug toxicology, chemical criminalistics, forensic biology and DNA, forensic medicine, environmental toxicology, and environmental microbiology.

Psychometric testing will form part of the assessment process.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse (General Registration) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience, including a minimum three years full time equivalent experience in a trauma or cardiac care specialty area.
3. Demonstrated ability to participate in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, health professionals and clients through high level interpersonal, problem solving and negotiation skills.
5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills including advanced level computer skills and effective teamwork skills.
6. Proven ability to work with the deceased in an environment that could be distressing, ensuring to raise any associated concerns and/or need for support, adopting self-care strategies and promoting same for staff.
7. Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Gigli on Rebecca.Gigli@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases . All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination .