Registered Nurse Level 2 - Emergency Department

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City living benefits

Competitive pay and conditions

Fringe benefits packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation reimbursement (interstate)

Job summary

Canberra Health Services invites applications for a Registered Nurse Level 2 in the Emergency Department. This role is based at Canberra Hospital, a major tertiary, trauma and referral centre for the ACT region.

The position is available as full-time or part-time with pro-rata pay for part-time hours, for a period of six to twelve months with possible extension or permanency. The successful applicant will join a highly skilled team, deliver exceptional patient care, support clinical excellence,

Qualifications

• Experienced registered nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
• Support clinical excellence and contribute to education, leadership and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Join Canberra Hospital Emergency Department as part of a dynamic and skilled team.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment and mentor less experienced staff.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Emergency Department

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 plus superannuation
Position No: 65375 - 02SAP
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026
Contact Officer: Julie Allan on*********@act.gov.auor0478 302 ***

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.

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.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. This position is available at full-time or part-time hours, andthe full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata for part-time.

For more information regarding the position duties.

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

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

For more information on this position and how to apply.

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.

Closes: 06 November 2026

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 plus superannuation
Position No: 65375 - 02SAP
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026
Contact Officer: Julie Allan on*********@act.gov.auor0478 302 ***

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.

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.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. This position is available at full-time or part-time hours, andthe full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata for part-time.

For more information regarding the position duties.

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

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

For more information on this position and how to apply.

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.

Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of six to 12 months with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. This position is available at full-time or part-time hours, andthe full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata for part-time.

Career interest categories:

Nursing