### Closes: 03 November 2026 Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2
Salary:
$112,841
- $119,223 plus superannuation Position No: 65632, Several
- 02SC9 Directorate: Canberra Health Services Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026 Contact Officer: Divya Seethilal on Divya.
[email protected] or (02) 5124 2364 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 perks 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
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join a highly skilled and supportive surgical team on Ward 7C caring for cardiothoracic and vascular patients across the full surgical journey. Working within a collaborative Team Nursing model, you will deliver advanced clinical care, lead and mentor junior staff, coordinate complex patient care, and contribute to innovation, education and service improvement. This is a rewarding role for a motivated nurse who is passionate about clinical excellence, leadership and achieving outstanding patient outcomes in a dynamic acute care environment. 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 *For more information on this position and
how to apply
* *“click here”* Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 6
- 12 months with the possibility of permanency. *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. #LI-DNI ## Note This is a temporary position available for a period of 6
- 12 months with the possibility of permanency. ## Career interest categories: Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services Nursing
📌 Ward 7C Cardiothoracic Vascular | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra