Registered Nurse Level 2 - Home Based Palliative Care at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Palliative Care, Symptom Management, End Of Life Care, Psychosocial Support, Clinical Competence, Critical Thinking, Person-Centered Care, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Community Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse 2 (LP8900) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Clare Holland House Section: Home Based Palliative Care Closing Date: 22nd May 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: Clare Holland House provides specialist palliative care services across the ACT, including home-based, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as outreach to Residential Aged Care Facilities and North Canberra Hospital. The Home-Based Palliative Care (HBPC) team delivers expert, holistic care to patients with life limiting illnesses who require specialist symptom management, end of life care, and psychosocial support in their place of residence. Care is delivered in partnership with patients, families, carers, and the wider healthcare system to optimise comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The Registered Nurse (Level 2) is a key member of the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing high quality, evidence based, and person-centered nursing care in the community setting. The role requires a high level of clinical competence, critical thinking, autonomy, and effective collaboration across professional and service boundaries. 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 Sarah French at sarah.french@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in their homes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life through specialist symptom management.