Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1
Salary: $128,458 - $128,458 plus superannuation
Position No: 21661 - 02R7P
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 July 2026
Contact Officer: Christina Scheele on [email protected] or (02) 5124 2397
What can we offer you:
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City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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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: Ready to lead in one of Canberra Hospital's busiest and most exciting clinical environments?
Join our Perioperative Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in supporting surgical services across DOSA, Operating Theatres, PACU, EDSU and specialised procedural areas. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll drive the effective management of resources, workforce planning, and operational performance to ensure exceptional patient care and service delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about innovation, efficiency, and supporting high-performing teams. Lead. Influence. Make a difference. Join the team shaping the future of perioperative care.
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.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: This is a temporary position available for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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 ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing
