At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional care to neonates in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.
- Company: Join Canberra Health Services, a leader in neonatal care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and relocation expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Diverse clinical opportunities and strong support for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of the smallest patients.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse Level 1 with a passion for neonatal nursing.
The predicted salary is between 82993 - 108780 $ per year.
Closes: 27 October 2026
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1
Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 plus superannuation
Position No: 32840-02S2U
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 October 2026
Contact Officer: Danette Boswell on Danette.Boswell@act.gov.au
What can we offer you:
- 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).
Join the region’s leading neonatal service and help provide exceptional care to the smallest patients. Working across our NICU and Special Care Nursery, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, family-centred team delivering care in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. With diverse clinical opportunities and strong support from our Clinical Support Nurse and Clinical Development Nurse team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career in neonatal nursing.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
Note: This is a full-time temporary position available for six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part-time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.
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.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved.
Registered Nurse Level 1 – Neonatology in Canberra employer: Australian Capital Territory
As a part of the ACT Government, the CMTEDD offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to bring their diverse perspectives and experiences to the table. With a strong commitment to employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on continuous improvement in workplace health and safety, this role as WHS Coordinator provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation.
Contact Details:
Australian Capital Territory Recruitment Team
