Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (PN41233)
Salary: $126,196-131,177 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Alexander Maconochie Centre and Bimberi Youth Justice Centre
Section: Justice Health Services
Closing Date: 16th September 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.
• 12% Superannuation.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

About the Role:

Justice Health Services (JHS), part of the Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services Division of Canberra Health Services, provides evidence-based primary healthcare to individuals in custodial settings including the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, and ACT courts. This role offers an opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse to coordinate the Complex Care Team, delivering clinical oversight and integrated care across multiple sites. The Nurse Coordinator leads chronic disease and population health initiatives, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and ensures continuity of care for individuals transitioning in and out of custody. The position requires advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to working with vulnerable populations.

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 .

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 Donna Gaisford at

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