Description
Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse/Midwife Level 2 (LP8390+)
Salary: $110,733 – $117,053 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Special Care Nursery
Closing Date: 9 September 2025
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 )
About the Role:
Advance Your Neonatal Nursing Career in a Supportive, High-Acuity Environment
Join the Women and Children's Division at North Canberra Hospital and step into a dynamic role in our Special Care Nursery (SCN). Through our Foundations Program, you'll gain advanced skills in neonatal care while being supported by a tailored learning pathway and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
As a Level 2 Registered Nurse/Midwife, you'll lead by example — delivering expert care to unwell and premature babies, mentoring junior staff, and taking charge in high-pressure situations. This is your opportunity to grow as a clinical leader in a team that values excellence, compassion, and teamwork.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
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 maximum 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***
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.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lauren Parker at
A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Job: Registered Nurses & Midwives
Salary Range: 110, ,053.00
Closing Date: 09/Sep/2025, 8:59:00 AM