Closes: 08 October 2026

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1

Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 plus superannuation

Position No: 38662, Several - 02RPV

Directorate: Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 September 2026

Contact Officer: Donna Gainsford on [email protected] or (02) 5124 2428

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.
- Versatile 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:

Join Justice Health Services and make a real difference in a unique and rewarding clinical environment. This role provides high-quality, evidence-based primary health care to people involved in the justice system, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team across custodial settings. If you are a motivated clinician who thrives in a diverse and dynamic workplace, values equity in healthcare, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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: There are several Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time Positions available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part-Time hours are to be negotiated,



and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

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

There are several Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time Positions available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part-Time hours are to be negotiated, and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services

Nursing

📌 Registered Nurse Level 1 - Justice Health Service | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
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