At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in a supportive medical ward.
- Company: Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in the region.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a hospital undergoing a $440M redevelopment for enhanced services.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on community health while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and at least one year of experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Be part of an exciting new chapter in healthcare at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part-Time 32 hours per week.
As a Registered Nurse on 6 South Medical Ward, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. You will utilise your clinical knowledge, critical thinking and decision‑making skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide leadership in clinical practice, support the development of junior staff, and contribute to a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to further develop your medical nursing expertise while making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of the Shoalhaven community.
A little about us: 6 South Medical Ward is a busy and supportive inpatient unit at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, providing care to adult patients with a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Our team is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care while fostering a positive workplace culture built on collaboration, respect and continuous learning. We pride ourselves on supporting the professional growth of our staff through ongoing education, mentorship and development opportunities.
Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical, mental health and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on ventilated, high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose‑built regional Cancer Care Centre.
The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in 2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development, allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop.
Within this redevelopment, a purpose-designed Mental Health Inpatient Unit will open for the first time at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, providing local consumers with access to comprehensive inpatient mental health care closer to home.
There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away - and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.
Benefits of working with ISLHD:
- 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
Essential Requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
- A minimum of one (1) year full‑time postgraduate employment (or 1982 hours part time-casual) within Australia.
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. 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.
Registered Nurse – Medical Ward employer: Medical Jobs Australia
Southern NSW Local Health District is an exceptional employer for Enrolled Nurses, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the heart of Goulburn. With a strong commitment to professional development, health and wellbeing benefits, and a focus on patient-centred care, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a diverse team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect, making a meaningful impact in the community.
