Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2 (PN64279)
Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Medicine
Closing Date: 5 August 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:
Are you ready for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you!
We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse leader to join our Emergency Department Nursing Leadership Team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing – Emergency Department, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the nursing workforce, including staffing, rostering and budget management.
This predominantly clinical role requires a nurse who can provide safe, high-quality patient care while demonstrating strong leadership and accountability. You will support and develop nursing staff, contribute to workforce planning, and help ensure the efficient operation of a busy Emergency Department.
If you are a collaborative and capable leader with a passion for emergency nursing and delivering exceptional patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
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***
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 Jacob Hollis at 0434845187 or atJacob.Hollis@act.gov.au.
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