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Transitional Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Wound Care - Incentives Offered 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Step into specialty practice Transitional Clinical Nurse Specialist (Wound Care), Armidale Community Health Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Location: Armidale Hospital Hours Per Week: 14 Applications Close: Sunday 2nd November 2025 About The Role Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step into wound care specialty practice? This transitional Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role offers the ideal opportunity to grow your expertise with dedicated support and structured development. As part of a staged transition, youll work under the guidance of the Wound CNS2 and Integrated Care leadership team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based wound management across Armidale and the surrounding areas. Youll be supported through clinical supervision, mentoring, and a tailored working plan to ensure you operate within your current scope while developing the skills and confidence to advance to full CNS practice. Youll provide assessment, care coordination, and education for patients and staff in wound management, contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives and best practice outcomes. This role suits an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about wound care, lifelong learning, and making a tangible difference in the community. Where youll be working Located in the stunning New England region, Armidale offers the perfect mix of professional challenge and lifestyle balance. With heritage charm, a vibrant university town atmosphere, and access to world-heritage national parks, waterfalls, and cool-climate vineyards, its a place where you can grow your career while enjoying a relaxed, nature-filled lifestyle. Youll be based at Armidale Community Health Service, part of Hunter New England Health, providing integrated and patient-centred care that supports individuals and families across the region. About You You are a motivated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in clinical practice and a passion for wound care. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to growing into a specialty nursing role. You have strong communication and teamwork skills, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative, community-based environment. While previous wound care experience is desirable, this position is open to nurses who have either the qualification but limited experience, or the experience and a willingness to complete the required postgraduate studies well support you to bridge the gap. Requirements Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA Commitment to completing postgraduate qualifications in wound care (if not already held) Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Strong communication, assessment, and organisational skills What We Can Offer You Up to $10,000 in the first 12 months plus up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Access to The Welcome Experience settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW. Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and wellbeing discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of nonclinical and clinical professionals Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact David Percival on [email protected] Additional Information Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your takehome pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! Based on a minimum 18month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to parttime and contract employees will be made on a prorated basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. 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