NSW Government

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Wound Care

🔍 Lawson, Lawson Community Health Centre | Western Sydney

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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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REQ676307 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Lawson Community Health Centre

Remuneration: $128,301.88 - $132,523.13 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676307
Applications Close: 22/07/2026

 

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

 

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

 

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality wound care in the community? We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) to join our Community Health Care Secondary Support Nursing Wound Care Team working Monday - Friday.

In this specialist role, you will work collaboratively with community health teams, allied health professionals, specialty programs, general practitioners, hospital teams and specialist wound services to coordinate and deliver evidence-based care for clients with acute and chronic wounds. You will provide expert clinical support, promote best practice wound management and contribute to improved health outcomes that enable clients to maintain their independence and quality of life at home.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to apply your specialist wound care expertise while making a real difference in the community, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help improve the health, independence and wellbeing of our clients every day.

 

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

  • Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees only

  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

  • Novated Leasing

  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

  • Fitness Passport

 

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

 

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

 

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
 

What you will bring to the role

  1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
  2. Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in wound care, community nursing or a related specialist clinical area, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
  3. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
  4. Demonstrated ability to perform in a clinical leadership role and use critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidence-based nursing care, including complex wound care.
  5. Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
  6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
  7. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise extended autonomy and professional judgement within scope of practice and maintain involvement within the wider multidisciplinary team.
  8. Current and valid NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel (this may include driving long distances across the LHD).


Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Roberts on Andrew.Roberts3@health.nsw.gov.au

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