Registered Nurse Level 2 - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Clinical Development Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Flexible working conditions

Relocation assistance for interstate

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 – Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Clinical Development Nurse to join our busy tertiary hospital. You will lead excellence in perioperative nursing, supporting staff across Day of Surgery Admissions, 22 theatres, PACU and related areas.

This is a key role in developing the next generation of perioperative nurses. As a Clinical Development Nurse, you will champion best practice, mentor teams, and contribute to ongoing service improvement

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Clinical Development Nurse

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P03377)
Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Surgery
Closing Date: 22 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

Lead excellence in perioperative nursing. Join one of Australia's busiest tertiary hospitals, where you'll work alongside expert multidisciplinary teams across Day of Surgery Admissions, 22 operating theatres, PACU, Extended Day Surgery, and specialised procedural areas. As a Clinical Development Nurse, you'll inspire and support staff, champion best practice, and play a key role in developing the next generation of perioperative nurses. Discover how you can make a lasting impact.

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 Sharon Jeffery at 02-5124 3***.