Clinical Nurse Consultant - Wound / Stomal Therapy Nurse
Deliver expert wound and stomal care across acute, outpatient and community settings, with no two days the same.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $135,826.04 - $138,534.10 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ617932
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Closing: Monday, 12th January 2026
About the Service
This role is based in Tamworth, working across a dynamic acute hospital environment with strong links to medical, surgical and allied health teams across multiple wards, as well as surrounding hospitals. The service allows clinicians to work autonomously while remaining well supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
The facility offers free on-site parking and is located in a vibrant regional centre with excellent lifestyle benefits. The team culture is flexible, friendly and highly supportive, with staff described as hardworking, skilled and dynamic. Collaboration, open communication and mutual respect are central to how the team works together, creating a positive and encouraging work environment.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role offering a high level of autonomy as a sole practitioner, balanced with strong clinical and managerial support. You will manage a diverse caseload across the hospital and community, working independently while collaborating closely with medical, surgical and allied health teams.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include ward rounds, planned clinics, responding to Electronic Journey Board referrals, providing education, participating in phone and telehealth consultations, developing wound care plans, delivering acute and ongoing stoma support, documentation and wound photography. You will also provide specialist wound and stomal advice to medical and surgical staff across the facility and surrounding services.
The role is worked Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, and involves some travel within the local region. You will be supported by the Surgical 1 Nursing Unit Manager, with access to daily clinical huddles, regular monthly catch-ups and a team culture that encourages open, honest communication and collaboration.
What Our Team Says
“Working on Surgical 1 is fast-paced, exciting, and incredibly rewarding. I’m part of an experienced, friendly team that supports each other every step of the way. Together, we provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care for our patients in a truly supportive environment.”
— Surgical 1 Educator
About You
You are a patient, passionate and flexible clinician who thrives in an autonomous role and enjoys problem-solving in a complex clinical environment. You are able to effectively triage, think logically and creatively, and adapt to changing clinical priorities.
Key attributes and requirements include:
- Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant clinical experience, supported by post graduate qualifications or working towards and/or extensive experience.
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Specialist skills and experience are highly valued, with further development supported through ongoing education and professional networks.
Benefits
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:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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
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For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Deasey on Kathleen.Deasey@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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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