At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead wound management and educate staff on best practices for patient care.
- Company: Bayside Health, a public health service dedicated to quality care.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, onsite gym, staff parking, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient outcomes while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with wound care experience and advanced clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Permanent Position Part-Time at 48 hours per fortnight Clinical Nurse Consultant (ZA7) Located at The Alfred
Nursing Services provides professional nursing support to nurses working at Alfred Health. Education, research, workforce management, quality, safety and clinical practice development are key components of this service.
Every Alfred Health nurse must practice in accordance with the Alfred Health Nursing Professional Practice Framework. The Professional Practice Framework defines the elements of nursing practice that improve the care and experience of our patients and aligns with the Patient's Come First Strategy. It is comprised of five domains that are crucial to maintain standards, lead change and add value to healthcare: Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Workforce, Research and Informatics.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership and expertise for wound management across Alfred Health with a focus on pressure injury prevention, education, wound product review and rationalisation based on contemporary practice.
- Exemplifying and promoting clinical practice in wound management.
- Providing consultation to clinical staff for patients with complex wounds where appropriate across Alfred Health sites as required.
- Evaluating patient care outcomes in relation to wound management.
- Liaising with clinical nurses, nurse managers, medical and allied health to identify learning needs of staff and to determine priorities for educational programs.
- Providing leadership for Alfred Health in pressure injury prevention and management.
- Supporting quality activities and clinical research to promote knowledge development and evidence-based clinical practice and improved outcomes for patients.
- Assuming responsibility as a self-directed professional for their own continuing education.
About you:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Wound Care experience is essential.
- Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in Wound Management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other services and departments in the hospital and community.
- Commitment to quality activities/research process and application to practice.
- A postgraduate qualification in wound management preferred.
Staff Benefits:
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
- Staff Car Parking (subject to availability).
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital).
- Close to shops and public transport.
Wound Clinical Nurse Consultant employer: The Alfred
The Alfred offers a supportive work environment with a strong focus on education and training, encouraging employees to strive for personal and professional growth. With over 22,000 dedicated staff, the company emphasizes exceptional, equitable care and shared expertise. The flexible part-time roles available allow for a balanced work-life integration while contributing to meaningful patient care.
