Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ679792

Occupation

Nursing Unit Manager

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$150816.94 - $150816.94

Closing date

11 August 2026 at 11:59pm

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

$150,816.94 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ679792 | Grade: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 | Applications close: 11 August 2026

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

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the new Cardiology inpatient unit 3 South Cardiology Unit, incorporating the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiology Inpatient Unit, as a Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NUM. You will provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient centred care for people experiencing acute, complex and chronic cardiac conditions. Working closely with the Nurse Manager, medical, nursing and allied health teams, you will drive excellence in clinical practice, patient flow, workforce management and service delivery.

As the NUM2, you will play a key role in shaping and developing this recent integrated cardiology service, fostering a positive, high-performing team culture and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will lead clinical governance, quality and safety initiatives, staff development and resource management, ensuring the provision of evidence-based care that optimises patient outcomes and supports exceptional patient and carer experiences.

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.

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 about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Advantages 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:

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Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Extensive recent post registration clinical experience and knowledge of current nursing issues in the required specialty

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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Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- 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.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Sarah Brainwood on [email protected]

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.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 - South Cardiology, Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (Wollongong)
🏢 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
📍 Wollongong