Closes: 21 September 2026
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 plus superannuation
Position No: 68352-02RQT
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 September 2026
Contact Officer: Carla Whittaker on
[email protected] or 02- 5124 3165
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).
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
The All-Care Discharge Lounge (ACDL) plays a vital role in facilitating the safe and productive discharge and transfer of patients across Canberra Health Services, supporting patient flow and timely access to care for acutely unwell patients.
Operating
Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 9:30pm, the ACDL provides care for patients awaiting discharge or transfer in a dedicated bed and chair-based environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality patient care and improving the overall patient journey. The successful applicant will be required to work a combination of morning and evening shifts.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note 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.
Note:
This is a temporary position available six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
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. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
Note
This is a temporary position available six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing
📌 Registered Nurse Level 1 - All Care Discharge Lounge | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
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