Registered Nurse Level 2 - Acute Care of the Elderly Wards 11A and 11B

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P72728, several)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Community Health & Integrated Care
Closing Date: 26 November 2026

What can we offer you:

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•	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:

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Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Join the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) team in wards 11A and 11B, where you'll provide specialised, person-centred care to older adults with acute and complex health needs. As an RN2, you'll combine advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, coordinating care, supporting colleagues, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients and their families. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical leadership skills in a supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in the care of older people.

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:

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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 Annie Zheng at (02) 5124 0236 or at Meifeng.Zheng@act.gov.au.

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Job: Registered Nurses & Midwives

Salary Range: 112,841.00 - 119,223.00

Contact Name: : Meifeng (Annie) Zheng

Contact Email: : meifeng.zheng@act.gov.au

Closing Date: : 26/Nov/2026, 12:59:00 PM