Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ631723
Wyong Hospital is something genuinely different.
It's a community-focused regional hospital where people actually know each other, where teams back each other through the tough shifts, celebrate the wins, and take real pride in the care they deliver together. If you've ever worked somewhere that felt more like a revolving door than a community, Wyong will feel like a breath of fresh air.
As a 300+ bed hospital on the NSW Central Coast, we offer the warmth of a close-knit team alongside the capability and growth of a modern acute service. Our nursing leaders are visible, approachable and genuinely invested in your development, not just as a clinician, but as a person.
And we've made it easy to find your place with us. Under our centralised model, you only need to apply once. Tell us about your clinical experience and where you'd love to work, and we'll do the rest matching you to the right role and team.
If you're looking for a workplace where your contribution is noticed, your growth is supported, and the people around you actually have your back, you've found it.
CRITICAL CARE
Emergency Department: Recruiting to Safe Staffing Levels
A fast-paced, high-acuity environment with a team culture that's genuinely hard to find. 12-hour shifts, strong leadership, and a real focus on staff wellbeing and psychological safety.
Diverse acute presentations across the full acuity spectrum
Confident triage, escalation and clinical decision-making
Ideal for experienced RNs who thrive under pressure and value a team that has their back
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Join a skilled and compassionate critical care team delivering advanced life support for patients with complex multi-system illness or injury. Supported learning pathways available for experienced ICU nurses and for RNs aspiring to develop skills in a specialised critical care environment.
Advanced life support and complex patient monitoring
Structured pathways for both experienced ICU nurses and those transitioning into critical care
Collaborative, education-focused team invested in your long-term development
INPATIENT & SPECIALTY WARDS
Short Stay Overflow - Temporary
3F is an exciting new 20‑bed short‑stay overflow ward, launched as part of our proactive winter strategy to support patient flow and ensure timely, high‑quality care during periods of increased demand. This dynamic high turnover unit has been designed to provide efficient, patient‑centred care for short‑stay, uncomplicated surgical patients, as well as for those who are nearing completion of their care journey and have a planned discharge within the next 24–72 hours.
By focusing on streamlined care and clear discharge planning, 3F plays a vital role in improving hospital flow, reducing access block, and enhancing the overall patient experience. The ward operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring consistent access to care and flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
You will be supported by a Nursing Unit Manager 0700- 1530 Monday to Friday and a Clinical Nurse Educator 0700-2230 Monday to Friday and 1400-2230 Saturday and Sunday.
3F represents a collaborative, forward‑thinking approach—supporting our patients to transition safely and confidently home, while strengthening capacity across the hospital during the busy winter period.
Acute Geriatrics & Rehabilitation: Temporary and Permanent
Holistic, dignity-focused care for older adults through acute illness and recovery. Suits resilient, calm clinicians who value meaningful patient relationships and multidisciplinary teamwork.
District Patient Flow
The District Patient Flow Unit (DPFU) is seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to support safe, timely and efficient patient flow across Central Coast LHD through coordinated inter‑hospital transfers and system‑wide decision‑making. Applicants must have at least 12 months’ health‑care experience, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication and triage skills, and experience with the Patient Flow Portal is highly regarded.
General Medicine & Coronary Care: Temporary
Build acute capability in cardiac monitoring, medical assessment and clinical escalation within a supportive, education-focused team.
Neurology & Stroke: Temporary
Care for patients with stroke, seizures and brain injury, supported by strong multidisciplinary teams and structured learning pathways.
About You:
Current AHPRA registration
Current working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship available)
At least 12 months acute clinical experience in Australia
Strong clinical judgement and escalation capability
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
A collaborative, professional approach
You are adaptable, accountable and confident in your clinical practice.
The Central Coast is home to one of the fastest growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW. To provide culturally safe, responsive care, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and are committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace where all staff feel valued and supported.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_01. This includes:
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact:
Clare Anderson, Senior Recruitment Officer
Email: [email protected]