Registered Nurse - Acute Respiratory Ward

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ666472

Occupation

Registered Nurse

Work type

Various

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$74317.94 - $104336.27

Closing date

07 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Make a meaningful impact with your nursing skills and provide exceptional care to our greater Illawarra Shoalhaven community.

$40.03 - $56.20 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ666472

| Grade: Registered Nurse

| Applications close: Sunday 7 June 2026

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

Join the dynamic team on the Acute Respiratory Ward (C3 West) at Wollongong Hospital, where no two days are the same and your clinical skills will be challenged, supported, and strengthened.

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.

Our ward operates on a 12-hour, six-week rotating roster with flexible roster patterns that promote genuine work–life balance, giving you the opportunity to enjoy both a rewarding career and your lifestyle on the beautiful Illawarra coast.

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

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

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.
Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
For role-related queries or help applying, contact [Hiring Manager’s Name] at [Hiring Manager’s E-mail]

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.