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Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day and make a difference in the lives of our local community.$74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent and Temporary Vacancies | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ613776 | Grade: Registered Nurse | Applications close: 11 January 2026Permanent/ Temporary with Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and interviews will be conducted at regular intervals throughout the advertising period. The next round of interviews will be held from mid January 2026.Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.Shape Healthier Futures With Us Join the ED Team at Shellharbour HospitalNow is the perfect time to join Shellharbour Hospitals Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse, with exciting opportunities available through the Safe Staffing Levels initiative rolling out in 2025.Whether you are an experienced ED nurse or looking to transition into emergency care, you will step into a welcoming, wellresourced environment with clear pathways to help you thrive. You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to adult and paediatric patients across a diverse range of emergency presentations including trauma, surgical, medical, and mental health.Why Join Us? Safe Staffing Levels (Coming 2025): Improved nurse-to-patient ratios mean safer care, better outcomes, and a more sustainable workload. Tailored Orientation & Buddy Support: From day one, you will be paired with a supportive buddy and Clinical Nurse Educators to guide your development whether you are brand new to ED or ready for triage-level responsibilities. Safe Assessment Unit (SAU): Work alongside a dedicated team in our purpose-built unit offering specialised care for patients presenting with mental health needs designed to support recovery and safety in a calm, structured environment. Career Progression You Can See: Access robust clinical development pathways, leadership opportunities, and accelerated learning for experienced nurses. Be Part of Something New A State-of-theArt Hospital Is Coming: The new Shellharbour Hospital, part of the $780 million New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, is under construction and set to open in 2027. Cofunded by the NSW and Australian governments, this new hospital will deliver expanded emergency, surgical, mental health, imaging, and rehabilitation services, alongside green spaces and staff wellbeing zones.What We OfferFast-tracked pathways for experienced ED nursesStructured support for RNs transitioning into EDMental Health and Drug & Alcohol educationRegular simulation training and handson learningMass Casualty and Disaster Response preparationSpecialist ED training in Violence Prevention & ManagementStrong commitment to environmental sustainability and innovationFree onsite staff parkingNew ED and hospital facilities opening in 2027Staff social club and fun team events get involved!Join a team that values your contribution, invests in your growth, and makes every shift count.Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.A little about us.Shellharbour Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, 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 worklife 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 fulltime employees)Salary packaging less tax and more takehome payNovated leasing lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pretaxed salary (eligible fulltime 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 familiesCareer progression, professional development and secondment opportunitiesApply 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 and 12 months recent clinical experiencePlease 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.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 childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths 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.Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.For rolerelated queries or help applying, contact Frank Testa at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr