Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult Acute Mental Health Service at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

108780.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Patient Care, Collaboration, Recovery-Focused Care, Community Engagement, Crisis Intervention, Assessment Skills, Treatment Planning, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Evidence-Based Practice, Cultural Competence, Compassion, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Professionalism

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (P53896) Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Adult Acute Mental Health Service Closing Date: 19 February 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. • 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: Canberra Health Services offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, person‑centred mental health service that supports people across the ACT through acute, community, justice, and alcohol and drug programs. Working within Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services, you’ll join a team that partners closely with consumers, families, carers, and community organisations to deliver prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm‑minimisation services in hospitals, community centres, detention facilities, and people’s homes. This role sits within Adult Acute Mental Health Services, home to the 40‑bed Adult Mental Health Unit, the Mental Health Short Stay Unit in the Emergency Department, the 12B Low Dependency Unit, and the Consultation Liaison team—offering a dynamic, evidence‑based environment where you can make a real impact while working alongside passionate clinicians committed to Recovery‑focused, collaborative care. 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 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 Terrin Nadar at 02-5124 5452 or at Terrin.nadar@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The role involves providing person-centered mental health services to individuals across various settings, including hospitals and community centers. The nurse will work collaboratively with consumers, families, and community organizations to deliver effective treatment and recovery services.