Registered Nurse Level 1 - Palliative Care Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging with fringe benefits

Flexible working conditions

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

ACT Health's Clare Holland House in Canberra is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 1 to deliver compassionate palliative care across inpatient, community and outreach settings within a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to patient‑centred end‑of‑life care, symptom management and respite services, with a focus on high‑quality, respectful care. The role offers a competitive salary, relocation support, and flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Join Clare Holland House, ACT’s specialist palliative care service.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team delivering patient‑centred end‑of‑life care.
• CHS encourages workforce diversity and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care across inpatient, community and outreach settings.
• Contribute to symptom management and end-of-life care within the palliative care service.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Support relocation and benefits as offered by the organization.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Palliative Care

Patient-centred care

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 1 - Palliative Care Nurse

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (PN602908, several)
Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Clare Holland House
Section: Allied Health, Palliative Care and Ambulatory Care
Closing Date: 9 November 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 where it matters most. Join the dedicated team at Clare Holland House, ACT’s specialist palliative care service, providing compassionate care across inpatient, community and outreach settings. Set on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, our hospice offers expert end-of-life care, symptom management and respite services. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional, patient‑centred care.

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 Erin Gilligan at 02-5103 7*** or at *************@act.gov.au.