At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals and families through compassionate end-of-life care as a VAD Care Navigator.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, a leader in person-centred healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and relocation expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to exceptional healthcare and community trust.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse Level 3 with experience in empathetic patient care.
The predicted salary is between 128458 - 133489 $ per year.
Employment Type: Part Time Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (PN 68900, several).
Salary: $128,458-133,489 (Plus 12.5% Super).
Location: Canberra Health Services.
Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support.
Closing Date: 12 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.
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
About the Role:
Join our Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) team and play a vital role in supporting individuals, families, carers and health professionals through a compassionate and person-centred end-of-life journey. As a VAD Care Navigator, you will provide expert guidance, coordinate tailored support, connect people with appropriate services and resources, and serve as a key point of contact across the ACT and surrounding region. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and empathetic professional to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive, collaborative and highly specialised service.
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 Rachel Backhouse at 0481 683 *** or at ***************@act.gov.au.
Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 – VAD Care Navigator 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.
