Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound Care - Incentives Offered
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ585860 Requisition #
Lead the way in expert wound care – support patients from admission to recovery in a role that blends leadership, clinical excellence, and education.
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ585860
Applications Close: Sunday 13th July 2025
Where you'll be working:
Welcome to Armidale – a picturesque regional hub in the New England region of NSW, known for its four-season climate, world heritage national parks, and vibrant university town charm. Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a well-equipped and progressive health facility, providing a wide range of medical, surgical, and outpatient services to a diverse community. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, surrounded by some of Australia’s most breathtaking natural landscapes.
About the role:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide expert wound care management across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll be responsible for the assessment, coordination, education, and management of patients with acute and chronic wounds.
As the CNS2 for Wound Care, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across the continuum, from hospital admission to community follow-up. You’ll play a key role in clinical leadership, staff education, and continuous improvement initiatives, and be a valued contributor to multidisciplinary care.
This position combines hands-on clinical care, staff education, and service improvement—ideal for someone passionate about wound care who wants to make a lasting impact.
About you:
You are a highly skilled Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in wound care and at least three years of experience in your specialty. A confident clinician and natural educator, you thrive in a collaborative team environment and are always seeking better outcomes for your patients.
You’ll bring:
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to mentor and educate staff at all levels
- A passion for delivering safe, patient-centred wound care
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation
- Eligibility to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes, which may involve driving long distances
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 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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 David Percival on David.Percival@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
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.
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.
* 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.
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.
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