Registered Nurse Level 2 - Clinical Development Nurse; Acute Care of Elderl at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Knowledge, Empathy, Educational Leadership, Collaborative Partnerships, Rehabilitation Care, Aged Care, Community-Based Care, Health Standards, Nursing Workforce Capability

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 2 (P21865) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services Closing Date: 10 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: Are you ready for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you! Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) is a dynamic and compassionate Division of Canberra Health Services, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional rehabilitation, aged, and community-based care across locations including the Canberra Hospital, Community Health Centres and the Village Creek Centre in Kambah. Within this network, Wards 11A and 11B specialise in Acute Care of the Elderly, where nurses combine expert clinical knowledge with empathy to support older adults through complex health challenges, stabilising acute conditions and promoting recovery with dignity. Central to this work, the 11A/B Clinical Development Nurse (CDN) provides strong educational leadership, fostering collaborative partnerships and driving high‑quality, timely learning opportunities that uphold the National Safety and Quality Health Standards and strengthen the capability of the nursing workforce. 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 Clare Stephenson at 02 51242431 or at Clare.Stephenson@act.gov.au #LI-DNI LinkedIn exclusion pixel. Leave in if Area does not want to post on LinkedIn, remove if they do.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Development Nurse provides educational leadership and fosters partnerships to enhance the nursing workforce's capabilities. They support older adults through complex health challenges in a rehabilitation and aged care setting.