Nurse Manager Hospital Based Professionals for Pre-registration Experience
Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community.
$143,851.10 - $146,522.64 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time – until 28 March 2027 | Illawarra Shoalhaven Health Education Centre (ISHEC) | REQ642163 | Grade: Nurse Manager Grade 3 | Applications close: 1 March 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The Hospital-based Professionals for Pre-registration Experience (HOPPE) is an internal facilitation service of nursing and midwifery clinical placements project within ISLHD. The service aim is to improve the experience of nursing and midwifery students on clinical placement across ISLHD by providing greater learning opportunities and a more supportive and safe culture within our clinical areas by supporting the current nurse preceptor role in the clinical space. As the Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of the HOPPE facilitation service across ISLHD and ongoing development and evaluation of the service. You will work closely with ISLHD-partnered Education Providers and internal stakeholders including the Senior Nurse Educators based at the three Hospitals sites who currently coordinates nursing clinical placements. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager – Workforce Development and Design you will take governance of ClinConnect-clinical placement booking system across the whole district. The Nurse Manager HOPPE Service will oversee the student clearance for all clinical placements. You will utilise your leadership skills to enhance collaborative relationships, support innovative practices and promote the service across the district. You will be responsible for the professional development, education and organisation of nursing staff employed as CNE Facilitators within the service. You will report to the ISLHD Nurse Manager - Education and Professional Development and have an organisational role in driving nursing and midwifery related professional strategy/ initiatives through the service in line with the ISLHD Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan.
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 B role.
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporarily funded position until 28 March 2027 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
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?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Jacquie Barrass at Jacquie.Barrass@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.
