WOUND CARE NURSE

10th November, 2026

We are seeking a WOUND CARE NURSE to work in a part time (48 hours/fortnight) capacity based at NHILL.

RENUMERATION:

• Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Employer Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.
• Estimated Salary Range - Grade 5 Clinical Nurse Consultant C - ZA8 (Year 2) (or level dependent on experiences/qualifications - $84,950 to $86,960.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for maximising positive patient outcomes by implementing best practices in skin integrity and pressure injury prevention and management across West Wimmera Health Service.
• This includes overseeing dressings and wound care, and acting as a liaison with specialists and external organisations.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Current or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Post Graduate qualification in Wound Management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health team and in collaboration with groups and individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to respond to the client in a sensitive manner and adhere to issues of confidentiality.

Desirable: 

• Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff or students.
• Understanding the guidelines with the various funding streams to capture the most appropriate funding source for the therapeutic services delivered.

Required Capabilities:

• Provides coordination, advanced expertise, supervision or frontline leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of, or commitment to, delivering responsive services in a rural and regional context.

Mandatory Employment Requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
• Australian Driver’s Licence.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Advanced and current clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in wound management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate clinical care.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, with the ability to monitor and evaluate care outcomes.
• Ability to provide comprehensive wound management education to staff, clients, carers, and the wider community.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:

• Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details of three manager/supervisor referees.
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, using recent examples of your experiences. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 NOVEMBER 2027

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