Closes: 23 October 2026

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 Salary: $128,458 - $133,489 plus superannuation

Position No: 19611, Several - 02S7Y

Directorate: Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 October 2026

Contact Officer: Hayley Wood on [email protected] or (02) 5124 2717

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:

Step into a unique and rewarding nursing specialty. Join Forensic Mental Health Services in a Senior RN role providing mental health assessment and intervention within ACT correctional settings. Enjoy specialist training, clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and a supportive multidisciplinary team. Previous forensic experience is desirable, but comprehensive training is provided. Read the full position description to discover this exciting career 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: These are temporary positions available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.



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 productive 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

These are temporary positions available for a period of six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services

Nursing

📌 Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Custodial Mental Health | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
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