Registered Nurse Level 1 - MHJHADS Nursing Foundation Program | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay rates

Salary packaging

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 1 for the MHJHADS Nursing Foundation Program in Canberra. The role offers full-time temporary status with the possibility of permanency and provides hands-on experience across Mental Health, Justice Health, AOD services, and Forensic Mental Health under expert mentorship.

The program emphasizes rotations, ongoing support, and a pathway to a rewarding specialty nursing career within CHS.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 1 - MHJHADS Nursing Foundation Program
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live inCanberra.
• 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).

Kick-start your nursing career with the MHJHADS Nursing Foundation Program! Gain hands-on experience across Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, and Forensic Mental Health while being supported by expert mentors, educators and clinical leaders. With diverse rotations, dedicated study days and ongoing support, you'll build the skills and confidence to thrive in a rewarding specialty nursing career.

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

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

Note: This is a temporary position available six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Please note 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.

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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Note

This is a temporary position available six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing