Clinical Nurse Consultant

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent position
• Part time (32 hours per fortnight) - must be available on Tuesdays
• Clin Nurse Cons C Year 2 (ZA8)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Chronic Wound Clinic (CWC) is a multidisciplinary service providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management and education to clients with chronic wounds i.e. greater than 4 weeks in duration. The clinic provides time-limited and goal-centred management of clients who require best practice wound management which may include compression, wound debridement and dressing selection advice.

The Chronic Wound Clinic operates one day per week (Tuesday) in the Caulfield Consulting Clinics and is staffed by a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Registered Nurses with wound management expertise, Podiatrists specialising in high risk foot wounds, Medical Practitioners (Geriatricians) and Administration Officers.

The Role

This position provides coordination and leadership for the Chronic Wound Clinic. The CWC Coordinator is responsible for managing a clinical caseload to improve outcomes related to wound care. The role involves consultation and education to staff working within the Chronic Wound Clinic regarding best practice in wound management. In conjunction with the Operations Manager, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator will monitor the operational efficiency of the Clinic to ensure achievement of operational and financial targets. This position is responsible for the development and fostering of a customer service approach to the delivery of services. You will be part of the dynamic Health of Older People stream with opportunities for education and collaboration.  

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Current Registered as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in Wound Management
• Masters or working towards (Enrolled and at a minimum have completed units to grad cert level)
• Experience in the management of Lymphoedema/Chronic Oedema, qualification as Level 1 Lymphoedema Practitioner (Lower limbs) or working towards

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Narelle Best, Operations Manager HOP and Ambulatory Care on 0417 200 142

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 20th August 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au