Registered Nurse - Refugee Health

Southern NSW Local Health District; Warrawong; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Days Off (ADO)

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Career progression & development

Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is seeking a Refugee Health Nurse to join the Refugee Health team within the Multicultural Health Service. The role focuses on care coordination, referrals and education across refugee health services in a diverse regional setting.

The position supports coordinated care for refugees, collaborates with GPs and providers, and contributes to data reporting and service improvement across multiple locations including Warrawong.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA licence.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in cross-cultural community health.
• Post-registration qualifications in refugee health or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care coordination, proactive follow up, referrals and health advocacy for refugee clients with complex needs.
• Provide advice and support to health providers for refugee health care.
• Support community engagement for refugee communities and individuals.
• Maintain data, systems and reporting for stakeholders.
• Coordinate and/or deliver education to GPs and health workers on refugee health.

Skills

Care coordination

Referral management

Health service advocacy

Cross-cultural communication

Education

RN with AHPRA licence

Job description

REQ692034 Requisition #

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day and make a difference in the lives of our local community.

$41.23 - $57.88 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part-Time 24 hours per week| Warrawong District Executive Office| REQ692034| Grade: Registered Nurse| Applications close: 30 September 2026

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

The Refugee Health Nurse works with the Refugee Health team within the Multicultural Health Service in the following areas:

• Care coordination, proactive follow up, referral and health service advocacy for refugee clients with multiple and/or complex needs in conjunction with general practitioners and relevant service providers.
• Provision of advice and support to key health service providers in delivery of best practice care for people from refugee like backgrounds.
• Support delivery and coordination of community engagement for refugee communities and individuals.
• Maintenance of data, systems and reports to key stakeholders.
• Coordination and/or provision of education and training for GPs, other health professionals and non-health workers and organisations in relation to refugee health.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

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)
• 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)
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Registered nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience working with a cross-cultural community and relevant post-registration qualification/s, that demonstrate a high level of knowledge, experience and understanding of the principles and philosophy of community health, health promotions and community development.

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.

- 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.

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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.