Registered Nurse - Wound Care
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ677768 Requisition #
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- Jul 13, 2026 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ677768
Applications Close: 27/07/2026
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 a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in wound management and community based care? This rewarding role is worked Monday to Friday, offering an excellent work-life balance while delivering high-quality wound management services to patients in the community.
In this role, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualised care plans, and evaluate outcomes using evidence-based wound care practices. You will provide clinical expertise and leadership to support community nursing staff and other health professionals in the management of complex wounds, while also educating clients and carers to promote self-management and improved health outcomes.
You will embrace a wellness and reablement approach to care, ensuring services are responsive, flexible and aligned with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Your ability to build strong professional relationships, provide clinical guidance and contribute to continuous quality improvement will be key to your success.
Join a supportive and dedicated team where your skills, knowledge and passion for community nursing will be valued and rewarded. Apply now!
Together, we can deliver exceptional care and healthier outcomes for our community.
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
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated skills and experience working in the provision of care to clients who have chronic and/or acute on chronic wounds
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services and an ability to liaise with other health professionals to facilitate case management and care planning.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work and an ability to effectively work both within a team and autonomously.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice and an awareness of changes within the health care environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications (e.g. Cerner) and commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems as required.
- Current valid NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purposes. 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 Prabash Odayan on Prabash.Odayan@health.nsw.gov.au
