Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Wound Management Specialist

Take your wound care expertise to the next level as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, leading best-practice care across Taree and surrounding communities. Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team and make a real impact on patients’ lives every day.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.98 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ609138
Location: Taree Community Health Service 
Closing: Monday, 3rd November 2025


Are you an experienced nurse with a passion for advanced wound care and patient-centred practice? Join our dynamic Community Health team at Taree, where you’ll make a real difference in the lives of patients across the beautiful Lower Mid North Coast.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a friendly, collaborative, and patient-focused team culture.
• Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and professional development opportunities.
• Make a tangible impact on patients’ lives across multiple communities in the stunning Lower Mid North Coast region.
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

About the Role
As a Wound Management Specialist, you will deliver expert clinic-based services supporting patients with non-healing and complex wounds. You will lead the Pressure Injury Prediction, Prevention & Management (PIPP) survey, provide staff education, and champion best practice in wound care.

This role is clinic-based across Taree, Forster, Gloucester, and Bulahdelah Community Health Centres, receiving referrals from the Community Health Nursing teams. You’ll work in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment alongside Community Nursing, Specialist Palliative Care, Continence Consultants, Hospital in the Home, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Audiometry, Childhood Immunisation, Diabetes Education, and Dietetics teams.

About You
The ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced nursing professional with sound knowledge in complex wound management.
• Skilled in leading, educating, and sharing knowledge with a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Adaptable, professional, and confident in managing complex or challenging situations.
• Committed to fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Support & Reporting
You will report to the Generalist Care Service Manager, with additional support from the NUMs of Taree and Forster Generalist Care.

If you’re ready to take your nursing career to the next level and work in a role that truly values your expertise and impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team that’s dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across the Lower Mid North Coast.

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For role related queries or questions contact Mary Saville on Louise.Saville@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.