Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1
Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 plus superannuation
Position No: 71494-02QTH
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 June 2026
Contact Officer: Zivai Maburuse on [email protected] or (02) 5124 2657
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:
Join a dynamic and supportive clinical team where your skills will make a meaningful difference every day.
Ward 8B-Renal
In Ward 8B Renal, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals living with acute and chronic kidney disease, including those requiring dialysis and complex medical management. In this rewarding role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage challenging symptoms such as fluid imbalance, electrolyte disturbances, and fatigue, administer medications safely, and closely monitor patients for potential complications. Working alongside experienced senior nurses and clinical development nurses, you will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in acute care.
Coronary Care Unit
In Coronary Care Unit, you will care for patients with acute and complex cardiac conditions in a fast-paced, highly specialised environment. As an RN1 in CCU, you will undertake detailed clinical assessments, provide continuous cardiac monitoring, deliver medications and advanced therapies, and play a crucial role in the early recognition and management of clinical deterioration. Supported by an expert team, you will contribute to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care while developing your clinical expertise in a cutting-edge setting.
Ward 7A
You will be part of a specialised Neurology and Infectious Diseases team, caring for patients across 28 inpatient beds along with 4 dedicated Acute Stroke beds. This fast-paced and highly rewarding environment provides exposure to complex neurological conditions, acute stroke management, and infectious disease care, allowing you to continually expand your clinical knowledge while playing a critical role in patient recovery and outcomes.
Ward 7B
Offers an equally engaging experience within a 32-bed General Medicine setting, supporting acutely unwell patients with mental health needs as well as those experiencing eating disorders. This ward provides a unique opportunity to develop your skills in both medical and mental health nursing, fostering a compassionate, patient-centred approach while working closely with specialist teams to support recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Ward 9A
You will join a dedicated Gastroenterology team within a 24-bed medical ward, delivering care to patients with a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. This role offers the chance to build expertise in managing complex medical presentations while contributing to a supportive, collaborative clinical environment focused on excellence in 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:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
Note: This is a full-time permanent position.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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.
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