Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day and make a difference in the lives of our local community.

$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part-Time 24 hours per week | Warrawong | REQ684270 | Applications close: 26 August 2026

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

The Brighter Beginnings initiative is a partnership between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education to deliver preschool health and development checks in early childhood education and care settings.

The Registered Nurse will conduct health and developmental screening, support early intervention and therapy programs, and contribute to the development of implementation resources. The role delivers person-centred, evidence-based nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in collaboration with children, families and the multidisciplinary team.

The role may involve working with families experiencing complex issues or trauma and may require commencement at various locations.

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

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north-to-North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

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 registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and hold a current NSW Driver Licence.




- Child & Family Health Nursing qualifications or demonstrated enrolment in Child & Family Health course and willingness to complete.
- Travel across ISLHD is required for the role
- Successful applicant must be available to work Fridays

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 workplace 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.
- 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 Andrea Cuadra at ​*@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

📌 Registered Nurse – Brighter Beginnings - Warrawong (Lake Illawarra)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Lake Illawarra