23 Oct
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Hunter New England Local Health District
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Gloucester
23 Oct
Hunter New England Local Health District
Gloucester
Make a difference close to home. Bring your wound management expertise to a supportive community team in Gloucester.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ695042
Location: Gloucester Community Health
Closing Date: Monday the 26th of October
About The Prospect
An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join the Generalist Care multidisciplinary team at Gloucester Community Health Service.
Working in a close-knit Community Health environment, you’ll be part of a team delivering care across the local community. Your immediate work environment includes Community Health Nursing, Palliative Care, Child and Family Services and other outreach services, providing opportunities to work alongside a diverse range of health professionals. As part of the broader Generalist Care multidisciplinary team, you’ll have access to specialist services including Wound Management Specialist Clinics, Wound Management Clinics, Specialist Palliative Care, Cardiac and Respiratory Rehabilitation, Continence, Dietetics, Diabetes Education, Immunisation and Audiometry. The position is supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, with specialist wound management support from the Wound Management Specialist and clinical competency support from the Clinical Nurse Educator.
You’ll be supported to maintain and develop your clinical skills through annual competencies relevant to the role, as well as additional education and training opportunities aligned with the core business of Community Nursing.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role,
you’ll provide high-quality wound management across both community and clinic-based settings, helping patients achieve positive health outcomes and maintain their independence.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Conducting home visits and providing nursing care within the community.
- Providing Wound Management Clinics at the Gloucester Community Health facility.
- Assessing, managing and monitoring a diverse range of wounds.
- Applying knowledge of wound physiology and the healing process to clinical practice.
- Developing and delivering individualised, person-centred wound management plans.
- Prioritising and coordinating your caseload to ensure safe and effective care.
- Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Applying evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning to complex wound management.
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and communication.
- Participating in clinical competencies and ongoing professional development.
Working within a small team, you’ll have the opportunity to work independently on a regular basis while having access to specialist and clinical support when required.
About You
We’re looking for a self-motivated and caring Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in wound management and a commitment to delivering person-centred care.
You Will Bring
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Experience and knowledge of wound physiology and the wound healing process.
- A demonstrated interest in wound management and delivering high-quality clinical care.
- The ability to confidently manage a diverse range of wound presentations and treatments.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- The ability to independently prioritise and coordinate a caseload.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
- Empathy, resilience and a compassionate approach to patient care.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
What We Can Offer You
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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
- The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it
📌 Community Registered Nurse Gloucester
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Gloucester