About the role
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in Stoma and Wound Management join us in a permanent, full time or part-time role.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Stoma and Wound Management delivers expert, patient-centred care. This advanced clinical and leadership role involves coordinating care, fostering communication and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
The CNC provides operational leadership when delegated and practices in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards and relevant legislation. The CNC also delivers expert, patient-centred care and provides advanced clinical leadership across the continuum of care.
Salary range: $70.58 - $76.63 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
The role involves coordinating care, fostering communication, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality outcomes for patients. With extensive specialty experience, the CNC supports clinical excellence and integrated care across Mater Health. You will also provide clinical leadership when delegated by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) demonstrating professionalism and accountability in all aspects of your practice.
- Provide expert, high-quality care in stomal and complex wound management to optimise healing and patient quality of life
- Conduct thorough, outcome-based assessments to develop individualised care plans for patients with stomas and wounds
- Implement evidence-based interventions, including advanced dressings and appropriate referrals
- Evaluate care effectiveness regularly, adjusting plans to achieve best possible outcomes
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services to ensure coordinated care
- Lead improvements in stomal and wound care models to enhance service continuity and quality
- Lead the development and implementation of clinical pathways, protocols, and standards of practice
- Advocate for patients by providing education on self-care and supporting informed decision-making
- Mentor and educate staff to build specialist knowledge and skills in stomal and wound management
- Apply current research and guidelines to improve practice and reduce complications
- Promote patient safety and adherence to infection control standards in all care activities
- Drive service development initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and continuity of care
- Work autonomously to manage specialist caseloads and prioritise service delivery requirements
- Provide expert consultation and advice to nursing, medical, and allied health staff
About you
The successful candidate must hold a current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions and have extensive demonstrated experience in wound management and/or stomal therapy.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in Stomal and Wound therapy
- Postgraduate qualification certification in Wound or Stomal Therapy Nursing
- Client-centred, involving patients and carers in care decisions to meet their needs
- Results-driven and organised, able to plan and achieve goals aligned with organisational priorities
- Highly autonomous and self-directed, with the confidence to lead a specialised service independently
- Experienced in establishing, developing or expanding clinical services and programs
- Skilled in developing and empowering others, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
- Strong critical thinker and problem solver, able to manage complexity and create innovative solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage stakeholders and build effective relationships
- Commercially aware, applying financial understanding to support strategic goals
- Agile in managing change, guiding others through transitions with vision and adaptability
- Practises self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-care to maintain resilience and professionalism
- A strong critical thinker and problem solver who can effectively manage complexity and competing priorities
- Commercially aware, with the ability to balance quality outcomes and efficient resource utilisation
- Adaptable and resilient, able to lead change and support others through transitions
- Committed to professional accountability, self-awareness, emotional intelligence and lifelong learning
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close Tuesday, 4th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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