Registered Nurse Level 2 - Clinical Forensic Medical Service at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forensic Nursing, Medical Sexual Assault Care, Evidence Collection, Patient-Centred Care, Clinical Assessment, Cognitive Assessment, Forensic Assessment, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P71432) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Medicine, Clinical Forensic Medical Service Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: Join a dynamic and respected multidisciplinary team within the Clinical Forensic Medical Service, bringing together Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care, Clinical Forensics ACT, and the Fitness to Drive Unit. As a Forensic Nurse Examiner, you will deliver compassionate, patient-centred care, providing forensic assessments, evidence collection, and ongoing support to adults and adolescents affected by sexual assault, while also working collaboratively with ACT Policing to deliver clinical care in custody settings and for workplace injuries. You will additionally contribute to community safety through fitness-to-drive cognitive assessments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas, develop advanced skills, and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives within a supportive and highly professional team environment. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Cassandra Noble at 02-5124 2185 or at cassandra.noble@act.gov.au.

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate forensic assessments and evidence collection for adults and adolescents affected by sexual assault. Collaborate with ACT Policing to provide clinical care in custody settings and perform fitness-to-drive cognitive assessments.