Registered Nurse Level 1 - Emergency Department Fundamentals Program at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

108780.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Nursing, Clinical Skills, Critical Thinking, Advanced Assessment, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Leadership, Supervised Practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (PN32873, several) Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Emergency Department Closing Date: 20 Mar 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! Ready to dive into Emergency Nursing? Join our ED as a permanent RN — no emergency experience needed! Kickstart your career with our 12‑month Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing Program, packed with hands‑on support, supervised practice, and high‑impact study days in mental health, paediatrics, advanced assessment, and leadership. Train with experienced ED clinicians, build confidence fast, and open the door to postgraduate emergency nursing opportunities. Please note: This is an intensive, full 12‑month program and attendance at all study days is required. If you’re ready to elevate your clinical skills, enhance your critical thinking, and grow within a truly supportive clinical environment — apply now. 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 Jacob Hollis at jacob.hollis@act.gov.au #LI-DNI LinkedIn exclusion pixel. Leave in if Area does not want to post on LinkedIn, remove if they do.

Responsibilities

This role involves participating in a 12-month intensive Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing Program, which includes hands-on support, supervised practice, and high-impact study days covering specialized areas like mental health and paediatrics. The nurse will train with experienced clinicians to build confidence and prepare for postgraduate emergency nursing opportunities.