Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound Care Support | Berkshire Park, NSW
Core
Provide ongoing community-based wound care and clinical monitoring for a 24-year-old female participant with Stage II Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and intellectual disability in her home.
Role type
Community Registered Nurse (Wound Care Specialist)
Builds
Person-centred wound management plans and continuity of care for a single participant
Domain
Community nursing / Chronic wound management / Neurodiversity-affirming care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wound assessment and dressing management, Infection prevention and control, Clinical escalation, Sensory-aware communication, Documentation, Independent clinical judgement
Preferred skills
Experience with chronic wounds, Experience supporting people with disability, Knowledge of specific wound products (AQUACEL Ag, Solosite)
Responsibilities
Conduct wound assessments and perform dressing changes, Monitor wound progression and vital signs, Document clinical observations and care plans, Escalate clinical concerns to treating clinicians, Adapt care delivery for sensory sensitivities and mobility needs, Collaborate with the broader care team
Seniority
Experienced Registered Nurse