Registered Nurse Level 2 - Extended Day Surgery Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement (interstate)

Salary packaging with fringe benefits

Flexible working conditions

City living lifestyle potential

Job summary

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 for the Extended Day Surgery Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality perioperative patient care, mentoring junior staff and contributing to a busy, tertiary hospital environment.

As an experienced RN Level 2, you will provide advanced clinical expertise within 22 operating theatres and a range of surgical specialties. The position offers full-time, permanent employment with attractive salary and relocation options.

Responsibilities

• Utilise advanced clinical expertise to mentor staff and deliver patient care across perioperative services.
• Support nursing colleagues and contribute to a dynamic and rewarding perioperative environment.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Extended Day Surgery Unit

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P57072, P63835)
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Surgery
Closing Date: 28 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:

Take Your Perioperative Nursing Career to the Next Level. Join one of Australia's busiest and most diverse perioperative services, featuring 22 state-of-the-art operating theatres and a wide range of surgical specialties. As an RN Level 2, you'll utilise your advanced clinical expertise, mentor and support nursing staff, and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care across a dynamic and rewarding environment.

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

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 Deanne Cole at 02-5124 3***.