Registered Nurse Level 1 - Special Care Nursery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Canberra Health Services at North Canberra Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 1 in the Special Care Nursery to deliver high-quality neonatal care within a family-centred, developmentally focused environment.

Join a dedicated team offering flexible work arrangements and relocation reimbursement for interstate candidates, with competitive pay and a supportive, tertiary hospital setting. Applications close 12 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality neonatal care in a family-centred, developmentally focused environment.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 1 - Special Care Nursery

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (603451, 603085)
Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Special Care Nursery
Closing Date: 12 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).

About the Role

Join a dedicated Special Care Nursery team delivering exceptional care to newborns and their families. As a Registered Nurse/Midwife Level 1, you will provide high-quality care to neonates requiring specialised support in a family-centred, developmentally focused environment, working alongside a skilled team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.

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.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

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.

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

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Belinda Livermore at 02-5103 6***.

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