Transitional Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound Care - Incentives Offered
Step into specialty practice – Transitional Clinical Nurse Specialist (Wound Care), Armidale Community Health
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Armidale Hospital
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ631290
Applications Close: Monday 12th January 2026
About the role
Are you a Registered Nurse ready to specialize in wound care and elevate your clinical practice? This transitional Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role is designed to help you grow your expertise with structured support, mentoring, and hands-on experience.
Working under the guidance of the Wound CNS2 and the Integrated Care leadership team, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence-based wound management across Armidale and surrounding areas. Through clinical supervision, tailored development plans, and mentorship, you’ll confidently expand your skills while practicing safely within your current scope, preparing you for a full CNS role.
Your work will include patient assessment, care coordination, staff education, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives, all aimed at achieving best-practice outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse passionate about wound care, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact on the community.
Where you'll be working
Nestled in the stunning New England region, Armidale offers an exceptional balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy a vibrant university-town atmosphere, rich heritage, world-heritage national parks, waterfalls, and cool-climate vineyards—all while advancing your career in a supportive, community-focused environment.
You’ll be based at Armidale Community Health Service, part of Hunter New England Health, delivering integrated, patient-centered care that supports individuals and families across the region.
About you
You’re a motivated Registered Nurse with solid clinical experience and a genuine interest in wound care. You’re curious, proactive, and eager to grow into a specialty nursing role. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you thrive in a collaborative, community-based environment.
Previous wound care experience is beneficial but not essential. Whether you have the qualification with limited experience or hands-on experience and a willingness to complete postgraduate studies, we’ll support you to bridge the gap and succeed in this specialty role.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Commitment to completing postgraduate qualifications in wound care (if not already held)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication, assessment, and organisational skills
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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For role related queries or questions contact David Percival on David.Percival@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
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.
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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
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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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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