Classification: Specialist Band 1 - 5 / Senior SpecialistSalary: $188,151 - $254,198 plus superannuationPosition No: LP6619, several - 02MZ8Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 June 2025
Contact Officer: Dr Michael Hall at Michael.hall@act.gov.au or 5103 6111
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.
Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
Flexible working conditions.
Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time).
VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Reimbursement for relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval).
North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce) and Clare Holland House are now operated by Canberra Health Services (CHS).
This marks a significant milestone as the ACT Government moves towards delivering a new billion-dollar hospital on Canberra’s Northside.
The current North Canberra Hospital is a level 4 hospital providing acute and sub-acute services, including community-based care for residents of the northside of Canberra and Southern NSW. It is a 270-bed public hospital with a 24-hour Emergency Department. Inpatient services include general medicine, surgery, maternity, mental health, and critical care.
Other services include day surgery, specialist outpatient clinics, Hospital in the Home, and the Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation service that reaches aged care facilities across the ACT.
The new Northside Hospital will be built on the existing Calvary Hospital campus in Bruce, offering a modern, state-of-the-art facility with more beds and increased services. Until then, operations continue as usual at NCH with high-quality care maintained.
About the role:
We are a medium-large metropolitan ED in a general hospital, experiencing exciting growth with models of care integration and planning for a new hospital.
Department characteristics include:
Approximately 62,500 patients annually.
About 15% paediatric presentations.
Potential involvement in the Regional Aeromedical Retrieval Service and collaboration with the Australian National University.
Flexible and innovative rostering.
Opportunities for significant contribution to a growing department.
An innovative staffing model with extensive support from CMO, Nurse Practitioners, and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists.
Competitive remuneration and professional development support.
Note: Several permanent and temporary positions are available.
Pre-employment requirements:
Compliance with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination policy.
Credentialing and scope of clinical practice adherence for medical professionals at North Canberra Hospital.
For more information and application details, “click here”
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, providing a range of health services across the ACT and surrounding regions. More information is available on the CHS website.
Our Vision: Creating exceptional health care togetherOur Role: To be a trusted health service by our communityOur Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind
CHS values diversity and inclusivity. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
The new Building 5 at Canberra Hospital, a 44,000 sqm, nine-storey facility, is now open, delivering advanced acute clinical services and seamlessly integrating with existing campus infrastructure.
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