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Form of work- Provide supervision and consultancy on wound care and management across all VMCH services
- Permanent, full-time role | East Melbourne location | Hybrid work arrangements
- Join a for-purpose organisation and enjoy excellent NFP salary packaging benefits
About the role
As the Wound Specialist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive wound assessment, management and education to our clients and staff across our services. You will work closely with our clinical teams to ensure best practice and evidence-based wound care is delivered to our clients. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of wound care policies, procedures and standards within VMCH.
About you
You have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, current registration with AHPRA and a postgraduate qualification in wound care.
In addition, you have at least three years of experience in wound care, preferably in aged care or disability settings, where you provided leadership, education, and support to staff, carers and clients.
You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
- A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
- A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
- A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.
About us
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
