Clinical Nurse Consultant - Skin Integrity and Wound Management

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Skin Integrity and Wound Management

• Permanent, full-time position available - 80 hours per fortnight.

• Up to $134,498.00 (ZA7) - $137,696.00 (ZA8) per annum.

• Parkville location with multiple public transport options.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the Team

Our Stomal Therapy and Wound Management team provides specialised care to patients across Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Led by the Stomal Therapy and Wound Clinical Nurse Consultant Team Lead, the service supports patients with stomas, complex wounds, skin integrity concerns and cancer treatment-related complications across inpatient and outpatient settings.

As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while advancing clinical practice through education, research and service improvement. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing specialist service within a world-leading cancer centre.

About the Role

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Skin Integrity and Wound Management, you will provide specialist leadership in skin integrity and wound management across Peter Mac.

Working within the Stomal Therapy and Wound Management team and reporting to the Stomal Therapy and Wound Clinical Nurse Consultant Team Lead, you will support patients with complex, chronic and oncology-related wounds while leading initiatives that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

This role combines advanced clinical practice with education, quality improvement, pressure injury prevention, research and service development.

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist assessment and management of complex wounds and skin integrity issues across inpatient and outpatient services.

• Support patients with cancer-related wounds, surgical wounds, radiation-related skin injuries and pressure injuries.

• Deliver consultation, education and support to nursing, medical and allied health staff.

• Lead initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries and improve skin integrity outcomes.

• Develop clinical guidelines, pathways and resources that promote best practice.

• Contribute to audit, research and quality improvement activities.

• Partner with the Stomal Therapy team to deliver coordinated patient care.

• Support the development of outpatient and nurse-led wound management services.

About You

You are an experienced and passionate clinician with advanced expertise in wound management and skin integrity. You are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation, education and continuous improvement are valued.

You will bring:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.

• Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA.

• Postgraduate qualification in wound management, stomal therapy, continence or a related specialty, or a commitment to working towards one.

• Minimum five years' experience in advanced wound management.

• Sound knowledge of NSQHS Standards and other national standards relating to Comprehensive Care.

• Demonstrated expertise in skin integrity and complex wound management, including oncology-related wounds.

• Proven experience in education, clinical leadership and quality improvement.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Our benefits

• We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Access generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

• Discounted health insurance and eye care

• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and relaxing rooftop garden spaces

• Unmatched opportunities to develop your leadership skills and take your oncology nursing career to the next level

• Access to postgraduate study support – we’re invested in your growth

• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us! 

This is your chance to make a real impact. If you're ready to join a world-class institution and lead a team that’s shaping the future of cancer care, we want to hear from you. Please submit a covering letter and CV outlining your experience, leadership strengths, and passion for oncology care. 

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we warmly invite you to apply. We encourage early applications, as suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

We recognise that not every applicant will meet every criterion. If you believe your experience and capabilities align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

For further information about this opportunity, please click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the full Position Description.

Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion:

Hiring Manager: Carolyn Atkin

Phone: 04•• ••• 884

Email: carolyn.atkin@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.