Overview
Registered Nurse Level 1 - Neonatal Foundation Program at Canberra Health Services. Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent. Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (P67988). Salary: $81,181 – $106,712 (Plus 12% Super). Location: The Canberra Hospital. Section: Neonatal Nursing. Closing Date: 17 September 2025.
About the Role
Join the ACT's only tertiary-level neonatal service. The Department of Neonatology offers a dynamic and supportive environment across NICU, SCN, ACT NETS, NAPSS, and the Newborn Growth and Development Clinic. With 36 funded beds and over 750 neonatal admissions annually, we deliver state-of-the-art, family-centred care. As a Registered Nurse new to neonatal care, you'll be part of a 12-month Neonatal Foundation Program featuring study days, supernumerary shifts, and clinical rotations. By the end of the program, you'll be confidently caring for premature and sick neonates and their families in both NICU and SCN.
Position is based at The Canberra Hospital within the Neonatal Nursing section.
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).
* Benefits of working with Canberra Health Services and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city.
For more information about working with CHS and Canberra, see the Benefits page: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au).
Responsibilities and Requirements
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
* Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
* Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply: please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, addressing the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.
Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.
About Canberra Health Services
CHS focuses on delivering 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. We welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
Contact
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Elyse Honeybone at elyse.honeybone@act.gov.au.
Job Details
Job: Registered Nurses & Midwives
Salary Range: 81,181.00
Closing date: 17/Sep/2025, 8:59:00 AM
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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