Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (P51393)
Salary: $124, 946 - $129,878 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Medical Emergency Team
Closing Date: 23 March 2025

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.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

About the Role:

Join the dynamic Division of Surgery at Canberra Hospital (CH) as part of the Medical Emergency Team (MET). This pivotal team collaborates with ICU, ED, and NICU to provide rapid assessment and care for patients at risk of acute deterioration.

As part of an exciting initiative to introduce nurse-led MET responses, you'll be at the forefront of improving patient outcomes through early identification, referral, and management of critical situations. If you're ready to make a direct impact on patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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, 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.

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 Rosalie Austin on 5124 5094 or

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