Registered Nurse Level 1 - Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, University Of Canberra Hospital

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1

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

Position No: 17175, Several - 02S0Y

Directorate: Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 September 2026

Contact Officer: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce on****@act.gov.auor(02) 5124 1*

What can we offer you:

- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe perks tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Canberra Health Services is on the rise – and we want you to grow with usWe’re on the lookout for passionate and experienced Registered Nurses ready to take the next step in their career. If you have a minimum of one year clinical experience in a hospital setting and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is your chance to join a dynamic and expanding health network.

As a Registered Nurse with Canberra Health Services, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you’ll assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions that make a real impact on the lives of Canberrans. Whether your expertise lies in general medical or surgical care, critical care, paediatrics, mental health, aged care, or perioperative services, we have a place for you across our three major facilities: Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, and the University of Canberra Hospital.

You’ll be supported by a strong leadership team and have access to ongoing professional development within one of Australia’s most liveable cities. If you're ready to make a difference, expand your skills,



and be part of a progressive and supportive health service, we’d love to hear from you.

Pre-Employment Requirements

- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: There are several Permanent and Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time Positions available. 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.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

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.

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Closes: 31 December 2026

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing

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