Registered Nurse Level 2 - Pre-admission Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance for interstate

Salary packaging with fringe benefits

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

ACT Health in Canberra is seeking a Registered Nurse Level 2 for the Pre-admission Clinic to assess and prepare patients for elective surgery. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient understanding of the peri-operative journey and uphold clinical standards.

This full-time, 12-month temporary position offers flexible working conditions, salary packaging with fringe benefits tax concessions, and relocation assistance for interstate candidates, with competitive pay within

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for elective surgery procedures in the Pre-admission Clinic.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clear communication and adherence to peri-operative standards.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Pre‑admission Clinic

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P67033)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Surgery
Closing Date: 2 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:

An exciting opportunity exists to join a cohesive and specialised nursing team responsible for assessing and preparing patients for elective surgery procedures. As a Level 2 Registered Nurse, you will work with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring good communication and clincial standards are met to provide patients with an understanding of their peri-operative journey. Clinical Leadership and critical thinking are essential to this position.

This is a 12 month temporary position in a small team focused on positive patient care. This position works Monday to Friday excluding weekends and public holidays.

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.

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 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 Nicole Larkin at 02-5124 2*** or at *************@act.gov.au.