At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional care in a dynamic respiratory ward and enhance your nursing skills.
- Company: Wollongong Hospital, a major teaching hospital with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and up to 6 weeks annual leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence and child safety.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while growing professionally in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have AHPRA registration and at least one year of postgraduate experience.
The predicted salary is between 81748 - 114772 $ per year.
Make a meaningful impact with your nursing skills and provide exceptional care on Wollongong's Acute Respiratory Ward.
Join the Respiratory Ward (C3 West) team as a Registered Nurse, where no two days are the same and your clinical skills will be challenged, supported, and strengthened.
About the unit
C3 West is a specialised acute respiratory unit caring for patients with complex respiratory needs, including non-invasive ventilation, chest drains, and tracheostomies. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your acute care experience while working alongside a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team. We are proud of our strong team culture, commitment to excellence in patient care, and focus on developing advanced clinical capabilities. Staff are encouraged to grow professionally in an environment that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.
A little about us
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demands of everyday life, 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:
- 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
- Up to 6 weeks annual leave (eligible full-time employees)
- 7-day rotating roster
- 12-hour shifts - designed to maximise work-life balance and roster flexibility
Requirements
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- A minimum of one (1) year full-time postgraduate employment (or 1982 hours part time-casual)
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.
For role-related queries or help applying, contact Svetlana Bosevski.
Registered Nurse – Wollongong Hospital 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.
