At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team in the Emergency Department, delivering exceptional patient care.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, a leading tertiary hospital in Australia's happiest city.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and relocation support for interstate candidates.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for extension; diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient outcomes while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be an experienced registered nurse passionate about clinical excellence.
The predicted salary is between 168000 - 175000 $ per year.
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 plus superannuation
Position No: 65375 - 02SAP
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026
Contact Officer: Julie Allan
What can we offer you:
- City living without the traffic.
- 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 a dynamic and highly skilled team at Canberra Hospital Emergency Department, the major tertiary, trauma and referral centre for the ACT and surrounding region. This exciting opportunity is ideal for experienced registered nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, supporting clinical excellence, and contributing to education, leadership and quality improvement initiatives. Working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise, mentor others, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while advancing your professional career.
This is a temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. This position is available at full-time or part-time hours, and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata for part-time.
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.
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.
Closes: 06 November 2026
Registered Nurse Level 2 – Emergency Department 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.
