Job Description

12th August, 2026
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About The Role

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- The Clinical Consultant Wound Care Nurse is responsible for maximising positive patient outcomes by implementing best practices in Skin Integrity, Pressure Injury Prevention and Management across West Wimmera Health Service.
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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

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Essential

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- A Registered Nurse with current APHRA registration.
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- Have a post graduate qualification in Wound Management.
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- Effective communication and organisational skills.
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- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health team and in collaboration with groups and individuals.
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- Have excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to respond to the client in a sensitive manner and adhere to issues of confidentiality.
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- Have positive computer skills including the ability to develop quality reports within designated time frames.
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- Competence in using computer programs including Microsoft Office Software, Excel,



Outlook and other databases relevant to the practice area.
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Desirable

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- Hold, or working towards, a tertiary qualification in Wound Management.
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- Have previous experience working in Wound Care Management position or field.
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- A certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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PRE-REQUISITES

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- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
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- Working with Children Check.
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- Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
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- Australian Driver's Licence
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KEY RESPONSBILITIES

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- Have advanced and current clinical knowledge, skills and experience in the area of wound management.
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- Demonstrate the ability to develop, deliver and evaluate clinical care.
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- Have an understanding of evidenced based practice and the ability to monitor and evaluate care.
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- To provide wound management education to staff, clients, carers and the wider community.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9 SEPTEMBER 2026

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📌 Community Health (Nhill)
🏢 West Wimmera Health Service
📍 Nhill