Registered Nurse Level 2 - Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

City living

Competitive pay

Flexible working conditions

Relocation reimbursement

Salary packaging

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 for the Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital. The role offers the chance to work in a major tertiary ED, with opportunities to participate in education, leadership and quality improvement initiatives.

Applicants must be experienced and committed to delivering exceptional patient care. This position is based in Canberra, with flexible working conditions and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Emergency Department experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and safe patient care.

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:

• 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:

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

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.

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 Julie Allan at 0478 302 *** or at *********@act.gov.au