Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 3-6 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2 (PN22543)
Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support
Closing Date: 17 Jul 2026
What can we offer you:
• | City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. |
• | Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. |
• | Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. |
• | Flexible working conditions. |
• | Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). |
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
Join the Division of Cancer & Ambulatory Support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families affected by cancer. As the Clinical Nurse Consultant for Palliative and Cancer Supportive Care, you’ll provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of nurses, social workers and psychologists, delivering compassionate, person-centred care across hospital, outpatient and community settings. Working across the cancer journey—from diagnosis and treatment through to palliative and end-of-life care—you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality supportive care services and improving patient outcomes.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
• | Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. |
• | Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. |
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Selection for this role may be considered by written application only.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Erin Wells at 0481 097 676 or at Erin.Wells@act.gov.au.
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