Registered Nurse Level 2 - Clinical Development Nurse Dhulwa

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance for interstate

Flexible working conditions

Salary packaging

Competitive pay

City living in Canberra

Job summary

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 – Clinical Development Nurse Dhulwa to join the forensic mental health team. You will provide high-quality care, clinical leadership and education to support people with complex needs in an inpatient setting.

This full-time, temporary position offers competitive pay, relocation assistance for interstate candidates, salary packaging and flexible working conditions within a tertiary hospital. Closing date 21 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration and experience in forensic mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to forensic mental health inpatients.
• Deliver clinical leadership and education to the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with specialists to support patients with complex needs.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Clinical Development Nurse Dhulwa

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P16188)
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 21 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:

Make a difference in forensic mental health. Join a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care, clinical leadership and education to support people with complex mental health needs within a forensic inpatient setting

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.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care togetherOur Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur 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 Ankita Parmar.