Registered Nurse Level 2 - General Surgery and Trauma 7AB5 at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical expertise, Leadership, Patient-centred care, Team nursing, Emergency surgery, Trauma care, Communication, Education, Safety management, Mentoring junior staff

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P70669) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Ward 7A building 5, Surgery Closing Date: 23 Apr 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: Join a fast‑paced and dynamic surgical team on Ward 7A, Emergency General Surgery and Trauma. This 28‑bed inpatient unit delivers high‑quality, patient‑centred care for emergency and complex surgical patients, supported by a strong and collaborative nursing team using the Team Nursing model. As a Registered Nurse Level 2, you’ll bring advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and a passion for excellence—guiding junior staff and students while delivering expert care across clinical practice, safety, communication, education, and leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a respected senior nursing role within a major surgical division. 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 Divya Seethilal at 02 5124 2364 or at Divya.Seethilal@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centred care within an emergency general surgery and trauma inpatient unit. Lead and mentor junior staff and students while maintaining clinical excellence and safety standards.