Registered Nurse Renal Unit Shellharbour Hospital

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$74,317.94
- $104,336.27 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time (Job Share will be considered | Renal Unit, Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ665082 | Grade: Registered Nurse | Applications close: 10 June 2026 Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly team within the Renal Dialysis Unit. As a key member of our team, you will play an autonomous and self-directed role, delivering dialysis treatment to patients with minimal medical support. Our satellite unit offers a unique opportunity to enhance your professional skills and take on extended roles, including ultrasound-guided cannulation. If you're seeking a challenging yet rewarding position in a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, we’d love to hear from you! The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of person centred; evidence- based nursing care that promotes positive health outcomes. The Registered nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Registered Nurse will work in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as families, groups and communities. The Registered Nurse will assist in the provision of supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and will maintain their professional accountability and development in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia's Standards of Practice. Support from all units may be called upon for any given unit at times, where staff may be asked to work outside of their base unit if they are available. For positions at Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital there is a requirement to participate in an on-call roster once deemed competent. Staff not experienced in Haemodialysis will be required to work at the SDMH Renal Unit engaging in an education program, until competencies in haemodialysis treatment are reached (estimated timeframe is approximately 6 months). For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here. A little about us. Shellharbour Hospital 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's 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 spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney. 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 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 setting 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.
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- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Emily Apostolovski at 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qxepy