At a Glance
- Tasks: Launch your critical care career in ICU, caring for complex patients.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, a leading tertiary hospital.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible conditions, and relocation reimbursement.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for extension and diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Build essential nursing skills in a supportive, educational environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse Level 1 with a passion for critical care.
The predicted salary is between 82000 - 109000 $ per year.
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1
Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 plus superannuation
Position No: 18353 - 02S8B
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 October 2026
Contact Officer: Amanda McCarthy
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).
About the Role:
Launch Your Critical Care Career in ICU! Join Canberra Hospital's 36-bed tertiary Intensive Care Unit, caring for some of the region's most complex and critically unwell patients. This is a fundamental opportunity to build your critical care nursing skills within a highly supportive team committed to education, research, and professional development. Take the next step in your career and discover where a future in ICU can take you.
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 temporary position available for six to 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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 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 – Intensive Care Unit Foundation Program in Canberra employer: Council Jobs
Diamantina Shire Council is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture and providing opportunities for professional growth within the Infrastructure Services team. Located in a vibrant community, the council offers competitive benefits, a commitment to safety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through quality maintenance of local facilities and infrastructure. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises customer service and continuous improvement.
