Registered Nurse Level 1 - Day Surgery Unit at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

108780.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse Level 1, Patient Centered Care, Evidence-Based Nursing, Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team, Perioperative Nursing, Day Surgery Unit Operations, Post-Operative Recovery, Admissions, Discharge Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (603685+) Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Perioperative Suite Closing Date: 13th March 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: The Division of Surgery is responsible for delivering inpatient and outpatients surgical services The Division includes Surgical Bookings and Pre-Admission Clinic, Anaesthesia, Pain Management Unit, Operating Theatres, Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day Surgery Unit and Admissions, specialist surgical ward areas, medical and nursing Outpatient services and Intensive Care Unit. The Peri-Operative Unit at North Canberra Hospital consists of a Day Surgery Unit (DSU), 7 Operating Theatres covering a wide range of surgical specialties, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) together with several out of areas procedural/invasive specialty areas. The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) is a unit caring for patients not requiring an inpatient stay. The DSU consists of; an admissions/ interview space, Stage 2 Recovery (an 8 bed section for post-operative recovery) and a Stage 3 Discharge Lounge (housing 10 recliner chairs) where patients are discharged home following their procedure. The Level 1 DSU nurse, is a dynamic skilled professional who is responsible for the provision of patient centeredevidence-based nursing care for every patient. Our nursing team works within an interdisciplinary healthcare team supported by Perioperative Education Team, and the Clinical Nurse Consultant. 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 Anna Farragher at Anna.Farragher@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Level 1 is a dynamic skilled professional responsible for providing patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care within the Day Surgery Unit. This role involves working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team supported by specialized education and clinical consultation teams.