Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Salary: $65,279 - $67,279 plus superannuation
Position No: 60492,several-02QIR
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 May 2026
Contact Officer: Tracy Morton on [email protected]
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:
Step into a role where you make a real difference every day. As an Assistant in Nursing, you’ll work closely with our Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, person‑centred care. You’ll support patients with daily living activities, build meaningful connections, and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals with behavioural risks.
If you’re passionate about compassionate care, eager to grow your skills, and ready to be part of a supportive, dynamic healthcare team, we’d love to hear from you.
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: There are several permanent and temporary positions available. The temporary positions are offered for six to 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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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There are several permanent and temporary positions available. The temporary positions are offered for six to 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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