Registered Nurse Level 1 - Extended Day Surgery Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 1 to work in the Extended Day Surgery Unit. You will provide high-quality pre and post-operative care across both the Day Surgery Unit and Day of Surgery Admissions, in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Join a collaborative team within a tertiary hospital, with flexible working conditions, competitive pay, and relocation assistance for interstate candidates. This permanent full-time position closes 30 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pre- and post-operative care in a fast-paced, supportive environment across the Extended Day Surgery Unit and Day of Surgery Admissions.
• Deliver care from admission through discharge in collaboration with the surgical team.
• Support timely patient flow and readiness for procedures within a tertiary hospital setting.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 1 - Extended Day Surgery Unit

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (P65702, P70440)
Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Surgery
Closing Date: 30 October 2026

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:

Make a difference across the patient journey in our Extended Day Surgery Unit (EDSU). Working across both the Day Surgery Unit and Day of Surgery Admissions (DoSA), you'll provide high-quality pre and post-operative care in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Join a collaborative team and play a key role in delivering exceptional surgical care from admission through to discharge. Read the Position Description to learn more.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sandra Pilloni at **************@act.gov.au.