Registered Nurse - Eloura Mental Health Inpatient Units & Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre, Shellharbour Hospital
Join to apply for the Registered Nurse role at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) working across Eloura Mental Health Inpatient Units and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre, Shellharbour Hospital.
Position type: Permanent and Temporary Full Time and Part Time. Location: Shellharbour Hospital (SHH). Classification: Grade: Registered Nurse. Applications close: 1 October 2025. Salary: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging.
As a Registered Nurse specialising in Mental Health, you'll play a vital role in providing person-centred, evidence-based care to individuals facing mental health challenges. You'll work closely with patients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to each individual's needs. You'll work in therapeutic and professional relationships and offer support during times of emotional distress and crisis. In addition, you'll guide and mentor less experienced clinicians.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A Little About ISLHD
Shellharbour Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It is an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community. Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its coastal scenery and is about 1.5 hours' drive from Sydney.
Advantages
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demands of everyday life is challenging. We offer a range of benefits including:
Allocated Days Off (ADO) - paid day off once a month (eligible full-time employees)
Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing - lease a car with running costs paid from pre-tax salary (eligible full-time employees)
Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional support for staff and families
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Requirements
To apply, read the Position Description and submit your resume and responses to the selection criteria via the online portal. Essential requirements include:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Current AHPRA Registration
Valid NSW Driver's Licence
Temporary Full Time/Part Time hours are available for parental leave relief positions with various end dates and potential for extension.
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 aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
Need more information or help applying?
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact the recruitment team via the role contact provided in the Position Description.
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