Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (PN 65792, 65791, 65793, 65794)
Salary: $110,733 - $117,053 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Section: Department of Neonatology
Closing Date: 19th August 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.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K 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:

An exciting opportunity for skilled neonatal nurses to apply for a permanent positional RNL2 in the NICU at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children within Canberra Hospital Services.

The Department of Neonatology is the only tertiary level 6 neonatal unit in the ACT and surrounding NSW. It includes the NICU, Special Care Nursery (SCN), NETS ACT retrieval service, Newborn and Parent Support Service, and NICU Growth and Development Clinic. NICU and SCN have 36 funded beds with the growth capacity. There are approximately 3,500 births per year in hospital and 700 neonatal admissions to the unit. The facility offers individualised family centred care in a developmentally appropriate and technologically state-of-the-art environment.

As a Registered Nurse Level 2, you will be expected to provide excellent, high level nursing care to babies admitted to the NICU. You will be able to look after critically ill patients, using multiple modalities to support care. As a Registered Nurse, Level 2 will support and mentor novice staff and encourage teamwork. You will be required to be team leader for the nursing staff, being able to think quickly and plan in high acuity situations, working within the multidisciplinary team.

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.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

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 see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.