This position provides secondary level supports to nurses providing care in the community to client's requiring wound management.
This position is primarily based at Parramatta Community Health Centre, with days spent at Auburn Community Health Centre and The Hills Community Health Centre.
It is a community health centre based position requiring travel across sites and into private residences.
Manage complex wounds, lead clinical excellence and build better healing outcomes through specialist assessment, education and care coordination.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,301.88 - $132,523.13 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Parramatta Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join the Chronic & Complex Care team at Parramatta Community Health Centre and make a meaningful impact on the lives of clients living with acute and chronic wounds. This specialist role offers the opportunity to combine advanced clinical expertise, leadership and education to support high-quality, evidence-based care across community health settings.
Working within Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, continuous improvement and exceptional patient outcomes.
- Be part of a respected specialist wound management service
- Deliver care that supports healing, independence and quality of life
- Collaborate with community clinicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Contribute to service improvement, research and clinical best practice initiatives
- Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Wound Management, you will provide expert clinical advice, education and support to nurses and other health professionals managing clients with acute and chronic wounds. You will play a key role in delivering specialist assessment, coordinated care planning and evidence-based interventions that optimise healing outcomes and enhance patient care.
- Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualised management plans
- Provide specialist clinical consultation, education and guidance to healthcare professionals
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care and contribute to complex case reviews
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and implement advances in wound management practice
- Mentor and support clinicians while promoting evidence-based care across the service
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Registration: Current Registered Nurse division 1 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Qualification: Post Graduate qualification relevant to the position
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated relevant experience with a minimum of three (3) years full-time equivalent post registration experience
2. Demonstrated relevant post graduate qualifications in wound management and/or other qualifications and/or experience deemed appropriate by the employer
3. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in case management, including care co-ordination using advanced clinical skills in patient/client assessment and care planning
4. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice through the use of evidence based practice
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers and their families and a diverse range of health care providers
6. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion
7. Demonstrated ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training
8. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ673220
Applications Close: 26th July 2026
Need more information?
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Emily Narayan on [email protected] or on 0414 192 642.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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