Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 plus superannuation
Position No: 22235-02QP3
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 June 2026
Contact Officer: Renchu Joice on [email protected] or (02)5124 3375
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:
The Division of Surgery is a dynamic and high-performing service responsible for delivering inpatient care across a broad range of specialties, including General Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Otolaryngology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, and Trauma Care. Within this division, Ward B57B Neurosurgery is a 28-bed unit dedicated to providing patient-centred care for individuals with altered neurological function. The ward also incorporates an 8-bed Neurosurgical Acute Care Unit, enabling close observation and management of post-operative intracranial surgery patients and those at risk of clinical deterioration. The team in Ward B57B is known for its supportive and collaborative culture, working within a Team Nursing model to achieve positive patient outcomes.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 who is ready to take on a more advanced and rewarding role within this specialised area. In this position, you will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise while contributing to leadership, education, and the development of less experienced staff and students. You will be recognised as a source of expert knowledge, bringing strong clinical judgement, effective communication, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated neurosurgical team and further develop your skills in a challenging and highly fulfilling environment, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients 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:
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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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