Enrolled Nurse - Shoalhaven Hospital - Discharge Lounge

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and organised Discharge Lounge Enrolled Nurse to join our dynamic team. This is a pivotal role that supports safe, efficient, and patient-centred transitions from hospital to home or community care.

$65,024.93 - $70,655.00 pro rata + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part-time 14 hours per week | Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (SDMH) | REQ568573 | Grade: Enrolled Nurse Year 1 to Year 5 | Applications close: 16 May 2025

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

As an Endorsed Nurse at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, you will be delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in your designated area. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' conditions, administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and providing education and support to patients and their families. You will maintain accurate patient records, ensure adherence to hospital policies and safety standards, and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment. Whether you are working in the Sub Acute Geriatrics Unit, Medical Wards, Surgical Ward, Rehabilitation, or Emergency Department, you will play a crucial role in helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

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

A little about us.

Shoalhaven Hospital, located on Yuin Country, is the main acute care hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre and sub-acute Mental Health Unit.

With a significant redevelopment of the hospital currently underway and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team in the Shoalhaven.

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

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         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

·         Valid NSW Drivers Licence

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?

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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Lee-Anne Higgins at ​Lee.Higgins@health.nsw.gov.au