At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide wound care and education across Melbourne, working autonomously in various clinical settings.
- Company: Wound Innovations, a growing national service dedicated to wound consultations.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with free in-house education and mileage reimbursement.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while enjoying flexible travel opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with wound care experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse based in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne with wound experience. This position is offered as permanent full-time 5 days per week (weekdays) between the hours of 9am - 5pm and will require travel to service facilities across Melbourne's metropolitan areas.
Wound Innovations is a growing national service providing wound consultations across a range of clinical settings. As well as having the opportunity to truly make a difference, the successful candidate will be well supported by our friendly national team and have access to free in-house education. As this is an autonomous role, the successful candidate must be highly competent, a clinical and critical thinker and possess skills to efficiently coordinate and deliver patient care and education in collaboration with other health professionals.
Role Requirements & Key Criteria
- Work autonomously across various clinical settings, including, but not limited to, residential aged care and patients’ homes.
- Promote wound prevention and healing by applying clinical knowledge and experience to conduct holistic assessments relating to a range of wound types: Pressure Injuries, Lower Leg Wounds, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Palliative Wounds, Post-operative Wounds etc.
- Confident in providing support and guidance through both formal and informal education.
- Maintain accurate documentation to record interventions, guide practice, and support interdisciplinary communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, and FaceTime is essential.
- Hold current AHPRA registration, National Police Clearance, and First Aid Certificate.
- Possess a current Australian driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
- Access to a home office for documentation and telehealth appointments (laptop and phone will be provided).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- This role may require local, regional and occasional interstate travel.
Your application should include: Along with your resume please supply a cover letter outlining your experience working with complex and chronic wounds and your experience delivering education as a senior nurse. Please limit your cover letter to a single A4 page.
Please only apply if you have the above relevant wound experience. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
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Wound Care Nurse in Melbourne employer: Wound Innovations Ltd.
Wound Innovations is an exceptional employer for Wound Care Nurses, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth through free in-house education. Located in the vibrant Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, this role provides the unique opportunity to work autonomously while making a meaningful impact on patient care across various clinical settings. With a commitment to employee development and a friendly national team, you'll find a rewarding environment that values your expertise and fosters continuous learning.
