Registered Nurse Level 2 - Emergency Department

the original; Canberra; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is recruiting for a Registered Nurse Level 2 in the Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital. The role involves working within a dynamic, high‑acuity environment to provide high‑quality patient care and contribute to education, leadership and quality improvement initiatives.

Flexible arrangements are available with full-time, part-time, and temporary contracts (6–12 months with potential extension or permanency).

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting.
• Support clinical excellence and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and support education and leadership activities.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Emergency Department

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P65375)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Medicine (Emergency Department)
Closing Date: 06 November 2026

What can we offer you:

• 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 dynamic and highly skilled team at Canberra Hospital Emergency Department, the major tertiary, trauma and referral centre for the ACT and surrounding region. This exciting opportunity is ideal for experienced registered nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, supporting clinical excellence, and contributing to education, leadership and quality improvement initiatives. Working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise, mentor others, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while advancing your professional career

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

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

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.