We are looking to hire a focused Registered Nurse Level 1 to join our incredible team at ACT Government in Australian Capital Territory.
Growing your career as a Full Time Registered Nurse Level 1 is a fantastic opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, decision-making and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Registered Nurse Level 1 at ACT Government today!

Job Description

Position No: 46454, several - 0286H

Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 27 June 2023

Classification:Registered Nurse Level 1
Salary:$72,698 - $97,112 plus superannuation
Position No:46454, several - 0286H
Directorate:Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date):27 January 2023
Contact Officer:Shannon Reakes on View email address on govjobs.com.au or View phone number on govjobs.com.au

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

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: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au

The Paediatric Service at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children provides holistic, evidence-based quality care and advocacy for all children and adolescents in the ACT and surrounding areas with acute and chronic health needs.

The service is child and family centred, as we understand that the family is central to the successful delivery of health care. We believe in respect for each child and family and their cultural and religious needs. Each person is an individual with the right to dignity and privacy.

The environment is child friendly and developmentally appropriate,



with the opportunities for learning and play seen as fundamental. The environment is also safe, functional, and comfortable, with a bed for a parent to sleep in each room.

We are committed to staff excellence, with a rich culture of ongoing professional development in the specialty of Paediatrics. You will meet undergraduate and post graduate nursing, allied health and medical students who are studying to gain qualifications, and we greatly value our robust.

ABOUT YOU

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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

- Strong organisational skills, including simultaneously managing and prioritising multiple issues, with a high degree of drive
- Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
- An ability to work respectfully in partnership with a range of stakeholders while simultaneously demonstrating leadership

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

- Registered Nurse with a minimum of one years’ experience working professionally in Paediatrics is preferred.
- The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work.




- CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
- Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

- Be available rotational shift work roster which includes weekends and night duty
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Note:These are temporary positions available for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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Note

These are temporary positions available for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing

Job Closing Date

27 Jun, 2023

Benefits of working as a Registered Nurse Level 1 in Australian Capital Territory:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

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