Registered Nurse Level 1 - Emergency Department Fundamentals

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Salary packaging options

Flexible working conditions

Relocation expense reimbursement

Job summary

ACT Health’s The Canberra Hospital is offering a 12-month Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing program for Registered Nurses. This full‑time permanent role provides hands‑on learning in a busy Emergency Department, with education and mentorship to build confidence in rapid assessment and clinical decision making.

Newly registered nurses can develop skills in a high‑acuity environment, with relocation support and a clear path toward postgraduate study and ED specialization within a tertiary hospital

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current Australian registration.
• No prior emergency department experience required (for Fundamentals program).
• Willingness to participate in the 12-month Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Support the Emergency Department during the 12‑month Fundamentals program, gaining hands‑on clinical learning.
• Develop assessment and clinical decision‑making skills in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Build foundation for postgraduate study and career progression in emergency nursing.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 1 - Emergency Department Fundamentals

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (PN67503)
Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Medicine (Emergency Department)
Closing Date: 06 November 2026

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 benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Launch an exciting new chapter in your nursing career with Canberra Hospital’s Emergency Department. Our 12‑month Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing Program is designed for registered nurses with no prior emergency experience, providing comprehensive support, hands‑on clinical learning and dedicated education as you develop the skills and confidence to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Working alongside experienced emergency clinicians, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of presentations, expand your assessment and clinical decision‑making capabilities, and build the foundation for future postgraduate study and career progression in emergency nursing.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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 new state‑of‑the‑art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine‑storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting‑edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Joshua Kristy‑Purcell at 02-5124 3*** or at ***************@act.gov.au