We are seeking a WOUND CARE NURSEto work in a part time(48 hours/fortnight)capacity based atNHILL. RENUMERATION:

- Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Employer Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.
- Estimated Salary Range - Grade 5 Clinical Nurse Consultant C - ZA8 (Year 2) (or level dependent on experiences/qualifications - $84,950 to $86,960.

10th November, 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE:

- The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for maximising positive patient outcomes by implementing best practices in skin integrity and pressure injury prevention and management across West Wimmera Health Service.
- This includes overseeing dressings and wound care, and acting as a liaison with specialists and external organisations.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

- Current or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Post Graduate qualification in Wound Management.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health team and in collaboration with groups and individuals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to respond to the client in a sensitive manner and adhere to issues of confidentiality.

Desirable:





- Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement Certificate.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff or students.
- Understanding the guidelines with the various funding streams to capture the most appropriate funding source for the therapeutic services delivered.

Required Capabilities:

- Provides coordination, advanced expertise, supervision or frontline leadership.
- Demonstrated understanding of, or commitment to, delivering responsive services in a rural and regional context.

Mandatory Employment Requirements:

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

KEY RESPONSBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Advanced and current clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in wound management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate clinical care.
- Solid understanding of evidence-based practice, with the ability to monitor and evaluate care outcomes.
- Ability to provide comprehensive wound management education to staff, clients, carers, and the wider community.

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📌 Wound Care Nurse (Nhill)
🏢 West Wimmera Health Service
📍 Nhill