Registered Nurse Level 2- Intensive Care Unit

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Skills

patient safetyquality improvement

About the role

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Positions
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (603414, LP7007, LP7046, LP9156)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Intensive Care Unit
Closing Date: 10th November 2026

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.

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:

Are you an experienced critical care nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

As a Level 2 Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit, you will combine advanced clinical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care. You will work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and evaluate complex care, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.

In this key leadership role, you will provide direction, guidance and support to nursing staff, contribute to operational decision-making, and work closely with hospital management, after-hours coordinators and patient flow teams to maintain safe and efficient service delivery.

You will also play an active role in shaping the future of the service through involvement in quality improvement, patient safety, education and professional development initiatives.

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.

 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 Tara Olsthoorn at tara.olsthoorn@act.gov.au

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A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.

What can we offer you:

•	City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra