Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2 (LP7088)
Salary: $144,410 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Special Care Nursery
Closing Date: 28th July 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. |
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:
Special Care Nursery (SCN) at North Canberra Hospital (NCH) is a Level 3 neonatal unit servicing the ACT and supporting surrounding NSW through the ACT Neonatal Network. With 12 funded beds, approximately 1,700 births each year and around 550 neonatal admissions annually, SCN plays an important role in providing specialised neonatal care to newborns and their families across the region.
The unit is proud to deliver individualised, family-centred care in a developmentally appropriate and technologically state-of-the-art environment. At the heart of the service is a commitment to partnering with families and providing the highest standard of care during some of the most important moments in their lives.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Midwifery, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide nursing leadership and support to staff within the Special Care Nursery to achieve excellence in clinical practice. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and consumers, you will help foster a collaborative and supportive culture, drive high-quality care, and contribute to positive outcomes for newborns and their families.
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 maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
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.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Hana Sayers atHana.Sayers@act.gov.au
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A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.
This is a temporary position available for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.
