Registered Nurse Level 2 - Justice Health Services Clinical Development Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working conditions

Salary packaging with fringe benefits

Job summary

ACT Health in Canberra invites applications for a Clinical Development Nurse within Justice Health Services. The role leads education, clinical support and workforce development across custodial healthcare settings, empowering nurses through coaching, simulation and competency development to deliver safe, trauma-informed care.

As a Registered Nurse Level 2, you will work alongside the Clinical Nurse Consultant and multidisciplinary teams to influence practice, support staff growth and improve

Qualifications

• Lead education, clinical support and workforce development across custodial healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of healthcare within the justice system by leading education, clinical support and workforce development across custodial healthcare settings.
• Empower nurses through coaching, mentoring, simulation and competency development to deliver safe, trauma-informed care.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Justice Health Services Clinical Development Nurse

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P28459)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Justice Health Services
Closing Date: 2 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:

Shape the future of healthcare within the justice system. Justice Health Services is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Development Nurse to lead education, clinical support and workforce development across our unique custodial healthcare settings. Working alongside the Clinical Nurse Consultant and multidisciplinary team, you will empower nurses through coaching, mentoring, simulation, competency development and point-of-care teaching, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, trauma-informed care. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence clinical practice, support staff growth and contribute to improved health outcomes for some of the ACT’s most vulnerable populations.

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. More information can be found on the CHS website.

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.

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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Donna Gaisford at 02-5124 2*** or at **************@act.gov.au