Description
Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Nurse Practitioner (P41367)
Salary: $151,689 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Cancer and Ambulatory SupportCancer Rapid Assessment
Closing Date: 16 Oct 2025
What can we offer you:
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City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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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 advantages 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:
Join our dynamic team within the Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support, delivering comprehensive cancer care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. We are seeking a Rapid Assessment Nurse Practitioner to work primarily in our Rapid Assessment Unit—a dedicated service offering urgent care for cancer patients as an alternative to emergency department visits. You’ll collaborate closely with treating teams and be supported by Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses. This role offers professional development, formal clinical supervision from Medical Officers, and opportunities to engage in research, teaching, and service innovation. The unit operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, within the Canberra Region Cancer Centre and associated inpatient wards.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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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, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
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 Erin Wells on 0481097676 or via email at Erin.Wells@act.gov.au
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Job: Nursing & Midwifery
Salary Range: 151,689.00 - 151,689.00
Contact Email: Erin.wells@act.gov.au
Closing Date: 16/Oct/2025, 7:59:00 AM
📌 Nurse Practitioner - Cancer Rapid Assessment Nurse
🏢 Act Health
📍 Canberra