Registered Nurse - Infectious Diseases

📅 REQ610189 Requisition #

Make a meaningful impact with your nursing skills and provide exceptional care to our greater Illawarra Shoalhaven community.

$36.39 - $51.09 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 14 hours per week until 5 July 2026 | Public Health Unit, Warrawong | REQ610189 | Grade : Registered Nurse | Applications close : 16 November 2025

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

This is an Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District wide position where the Registered Nurse will work as a member of the Infectious Diseases Team in surveillance and control of communicable diseases. The position involves the receipt and response to notifications of notifiable diseases under the Public Health Act 2010, providing immediate public health response to infectious diseases, identifying unusual clusters or outbreaks and responding to new and emerging public health issues.

The position holder will liaise with doctors and labs as well as provide clinical advice and education to the Illawarra and Shoalhaven community on communicable disease issues and act as part of a broader public health team. This position has after-hours on-call responsibilities.

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.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate 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)
• 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)
• 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 :

This is a temporary leave relief position until 5 July 2026 with the possibility of extension.

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.

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.

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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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