Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED), Safe Assessment Unit (SAU) & ED Permanent Relief - Shellharbour Hospital

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging - less tax and more a

Novated leasing - lease a car and pay

Fitness Passport - discounted gym

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career progression, professional dev &

Be among the first staff to transition

Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is seeking aRegistered Nurse to join Shellharbour Hospital on NSW's south coast. You will contribute to high‑quality patient care as the new hospital progresses toward a state‑of‑the‑art facility in 2027, with a focus on safe, person‑centred clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Join a growing health service offering professional development, career progression, and NSW Health benefits in a coastal community within easy reach of

Job description

Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community $41.23 - $57.88 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent and Temporary, Full-Time and Part-Time positions available | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ696078 | Grade: Registered Nurse | Applications close: 11 November 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Why Join Shellharbour Hospital Now?

• Be Part of the Journey to a New Hospital. Opportunities to join a health service on the path to opening a brand-new hospital are rare. By joining Shellharbour Hospital now, you'll play an active role in helping shape the future of healthcare delivery in our community as we transition to a state-of-the-art facility in 2027.
• Work in Contemporary Clinical Environments. The new Shellharbour Hospital is being designed with patients and staff at its centre, featuring modern clinical spaces, advanced technology, contemporary equipment, and environments that support safe, efficient, and person-centred care.
• Help Shape Future Models of Care. This is more than simply moving into a new building. It is an opportunity to contribute to the design of workflows, patient journeys, clinical practice, and innovative models of care that will support generations of patients and healthcare professionals.
• Grow With an Expanding Health Service. As services expand within the new facility, exciting opportunities will emerge across a range of specialties, leadership roles, education, quality improvement, and project work. Whether you are looking to develop your clinical expertise or progress your leadership career, there will be opportunities to grow alongside the organisation.
• Influence Culture From Day One. Join a team that is building a workplace culture focused on collaboration, innovation, excellence, and staff.

A little about us.

Shellharbour Hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community. Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Role Specific Benefits.

• Be among the first staff to transition into a brand-new hospital
• Help shape clinical services and models of care
• Access future leadership and career development opportunities
• Work with contemporary technology and purpose-built facilities
• Influence the culture of a growing healthcare service
• Enjoy up to six weeks annual leave and NSW Health benefits
• Live and work in a thriving coastal community
• Make a meaningful impact on the health of your local community

In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s 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.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website here.
• Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
• Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Frank Testa at [e-mail].

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.