Build your enrolled nursing career in a supportive acute medical environment where you’ll develop hands-on clinical skills and make a meaningful difference in patient care every day.
$72,825.63 - $79,134.02 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Various Permanent Full Time and Part Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ673464 | Applications close: 21 July 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Join the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and C4 East teams at Wollongong Hospital as an Enrolled Nurse, where you’ll provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to patients with a wide range of acute and complex medical conditions. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to patient care through observation, clinical support, communication and assistance with treatment and recovery. MAU provides excellent exposure to acute patient care, early intervention, patient flow and discharge support, while C4 East offers experience across a broad range of medical specialties and complex care needs. This combination provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills, expand your knowledge and build confidence in acute medical nursing practice. You will be supported within a collaborative and learning-focused environment, working closely with nursing and medical teams, allied health professionals and educators. The team is committed to providing high-quality care while fostering a positive workplace culture that encourages professional development, teamwork and continuous learning.
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
- Gain experience caring for patients with a wide range of acute and complex medical conditions
- Work within a supportive, collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment
- Build confidence in patient assessment support, clinical observations, and discharge planning
- Be supported by experienced nursing leaders and educators committed to your growth and success
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.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Lara Angonese at [email protected]
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.
