At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver exceptional patient care in a dynamic Intensive Care Unit.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, committed to high-quality, person-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and shape the future of healthcare while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in critical care nursing and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Positions
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (603414, LP7007, LP7046, LP9156)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Intensive Care Unit
Closing Date: 10th November 2026
What can we offer you:
- 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.
About the Role:
Are you an experienced critical care nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? As a Level 2 Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit, you will combine advanced clinical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care. You will work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and evaluate complex care, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.
In this key leadership role, you will provide direction, guidance and support to nursing staff, contribute to operational decision-making, and work closely with hospital management, after-hours coordinators and patient flow teams to maintain safe and efficient service delivery. You will also play an active role in shaping the future of the service through involvement in quality improvement, patient safety, education and professional development initiatives.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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.
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.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tara Olsthoorn at **************@act.gov.au
A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.
Registered Nurse Level 2 – Intensive Care Unit in Canberra employer: ACT Health
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the state-of-the-art Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. With competitive remuneration packages, generous leave provisions, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to one of the busiest emergency departments in Australia. The inclusive work culture and commitment to workforce diversity make it an ideal place for passionate medical professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
