Registered Nurse Level 1 - Paediatrics at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

108780.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paediatrics, Evidence-Based Care, Child-Centred Approach, Family-Centred Approach, Cultural Understanding, Professional Growth, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Surgical Care, Adolescent Health, Hospital In The Home, Developmentally Supportive Environment, High-Quality Care, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Communication Skills

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 (P70104) Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Women Youth & Children Closing Date: 16 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: The Paediatric Service at the Centenary Hospital for Women, Youth and Children delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based care to children and adolescents across a wide range of inpatient and outpatient settings. Our child‑ and family‑centred approach ensures every young person is treated with dignity, respect and cultural understanding in a warm, developmentally supportive environment where play and learning are part of healing. With units spanning medical and surgical care, high‑care, adolescent health, day‑stay surgery, outpatient clinics and Hospital in the Home, staff enjoy variety, purpose and a strong culture of professional growth. It’s an inspiring place to build your paediatric career and make a real difference for young people and their families. 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 Vijitha Rajasegaran at 0481 053 419 or at Vijitha.Rajasegaran@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children and adolescents in various inpatient and outpatient settings. It emphasizes a child- and family-centred approach to ensure dignity, respect, and cultural understanding.