Closes: 17 November 2026
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1
Salary: $128,458 - $133,489 plus superannuation
Position No: 602691 - 02SAO
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 October 2026
Contact Officer: Lynda Schwass on
[email protected]
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.
- Adaptable working conditions.
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 the ACT Breast Care Nurse Service in this temporary opportunity commencing February 2027 and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by breast cancer.
The Breast Care Nurse provides expert specialist nursing care, support and advocacy for patients throughout their cancer journey. Working across public and private healthcare settings in the ACT and surrounding regions, this role is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination and evaluation of complex oncology care to achieve best-practice outcomes.
As part of a dedicated and highly regarded team, you will contribute across the Five Domains of Clinical Practice, providing supportive, coordinated and collaborative care while delivering education, information and clinical leadership. You will also have the opportunity to participate in research activities that help shape and improve cancer care services and outcomes for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
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 for seven months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
For further information on this position and how to apply please '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.
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Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
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