Registered Nurse Level 2 - Ward 7C Cardiothoracic Vascular

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

ACT Health in Canberra is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Level 2 to join Ward 7C Cardiothoracic and Vascular in the Surgery division. This temporary 6–12 month position offers a supportive team, advanced clinical care and leadership responsibilities.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate complex patient care across the full surgical journey and contribute to education and service improvement. Successful candidates must meet Canberra Health Services policies and undergo necessary

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical care to cardiothoracic and vascular patients.
• Lead and mentor junior nursing staff.
• Coordinate complex patient care across the full surgical journey.
• Contribute to innovation, education and service improvement within the team.

Job description

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Ward 7C Cardiothoracic Vascular

Employment Type: Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P65632, several)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Surgery
Closing Date: 3 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:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join a highly skilled and supportive surgical team on Ward 7C caring for cardiothoracic and vascular patients across the full surgical journey. Working within a collaborative Team Nursing model, you will deliver advanced clinical care, lead and mentor junior staff, coordinate complex patient care, and contribute to innovation, education and service improvement. This is a rewarding role for a motivated nurse who is passionate about clinical excellence, leadership and achieving outstanding patient outcomes in a dynamic acute care environment.

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.