Registered Nurse - General Medicine - Wollongong Hospital - New Ward, New Opportunities

Join a newly established Acute Medical Ward at Wollongong Hospital, where you'll help shape innovative models of care, develop advanced clinical skills and work within a supportive and collaborative team.

$81, 748 - $ 114,771 annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent full-time and permanent part-time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ675540 | Applications close: 23 August 2026

Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia at the time of application.

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

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in Acute Care while making a difference to patient outcomes? As a Registered Nurse in our Acute Medical Ward, you'll provide person-centred, evidence-based care to a diverse General Medicine patient cohort, working collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to deliver exceptional care.

This newly established ward offers a unique opportunity to be part of something from the beginning. You'll play an important role in supporting evolving models of care, contributing to clinical decision-making and helping shape the culture and future direction of the ward. With exposure to a broad range of acute medical presentations, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise, strengthen your critical thinking skills and expand your experience in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

We're looking for nurses who are passionate about patient-centred care, enjoy working collaboratively and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a growing service committed to continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

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, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

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

-        Be part of a newly established Acute Medical Ward and help shape innovative models of care.

-        Gain exposure to a diverse General Medicine patient cohort, building your clinical knowledge and experience.

-        Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development and the future direction of the ward.

-         Your choice of shifts- 8 or 12-hour rosters available

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential 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.

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.

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-        For role-related queries or help applying, contact Jessica Hennessy at ​ ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

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.