Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult Inpatient Mental Health at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

108780.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Nursing, Acute Care, Person-Centred Care, Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Nursing

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 (P21164) Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services Closing Date: 2 Jun 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: Are you ready for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you! Canberra Health Services (CHS) provides high‑quality, person‑centred care across the ACT. The Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services Division delivers prevention, treatment, recovery and harm‑minimisation services across hospital, community and justice settings, working in partnership with consumers, families and carers. Adult Acute Mental Health Services include the Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU), a 40‑bed inpatient service for moderate to severe mental illness; the Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU), a 6‑bed assessment and treatment unit within the Emergency Department; the 12B Mental Health Unit, a 10‑bed low‑dependency inpatient unit; and the Consultation Liaison Team supporting Canberra Hospital and the Emergency Department. 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 Naomi Hughes at (02) 51245452 or at naomi.hughes@act.gov.au #LI-DNI LinkedIn exclusion pixel. Leave in if Area does not want to post on LinkedIn, remove if they do.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with moderate to severe mental illness within inpatient units. Work in partnership with consumers, families, and carers to deliver treatment and recovery services.