Job Overview
Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
$151,844.86 - $154,505.96 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ | Grade: Nurse Manager Grade 4 | Applications close: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The Nurse Manager for Cardiology Services is responsible for ensuring the delivery of optimal patient care within the across the cardiology services at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital through collaborative partnerships internal and external to the department and service.
Primary responsibilities include appropriate management and coordination of staff which includes nurses, administrative and support staff and allied health staff assigned to the departments and services. The role is also responsible for coordination of patient care operationally at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital and the management of cardiology service processes and clinical practice in conjunction with the NUMs of other units and services. The Nurse Manager works closely and collaboratively with the SMH Cardiology Head of Department in order to ensure appropriate leadership in clinical, financial and human resource management. The position models the CORE Values of ISLHD.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral 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.
The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in mid-2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development. allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop. There has never been a better time to join the progressive and expanding team in the Shoalhaven providing the highest standard of care to the Shoalhaven community.
To find out more about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
* 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
Read 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
* Appropriate tertiary management qualification or working towards same and recent experience in the cardiology setting.
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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