Description
Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 12-18 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (LP8820)
Salary: $110,733 – $117,053 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Intensive Care Unit
Closing Date: 14th October 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 benefits 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:
Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Educator, the Clinical Development Nurse is responsible for supporting the implementation and delivery of education within the ICU CCU, to deliver key outcomes in line with the ICU/CCU Annual Education Strategy, Monthly Plan and Inservice Calendar. They provide supervision, support, competency assessment, formal and informal education and training to all staff in the ICU/CCU to promote and maintain high quality, protected, patient care within the ICU/CCU.
The ICU CCU comprises a 10-bed medical/surgical ICU/HDU and a 6 bed non-interventional CCU providing care for approximately 1500 patients per year.
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 maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.
***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 Rachel Longhurst rachel.longhurst@act.gov.au.
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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.
This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 - 18 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Job: Registered Nurses & Midwives
Salary Range: 110,733.00 - 117,053.00
Contact Email: rachel.longhurst@act.gov.au
Closing Date: 14/Oct/2025, 7:59:00 AM
📌 Clinical Development Nurse ICU CCU
🏢 Act Health
📍 Canberra