Registered Nurse Level 2 - Intensive Care Unit 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

Advanced Clinical Care, Team Leadership, Crisis Response, Staff Development, Safety Management, Quality Improvement, Professional Accountability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent and/or Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent and/or Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P65454, multiple positions available) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Intensive Care Unit, Surgery 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! The Intensive Care Unit is a dynamic 41‑bed Level 3 Territory Referral Centre that admits more than 1,900 patients each year and proudly holds unlimited accreditation with the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand. As a core ANZICS member, the unit delivers specialist training across Neurosurgery, Cardio-Thoracics and Trauma, supported by advanced trainees providing after‑hours cover. With strong international collaborations in multi‑disciplinary research and a deep commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, the unit thrives within Canberra Health Services—the region’s sole tertiary hospital serving over 650,000 people. Within this environment, the Registered Nurse Level 2 plays a vital role, providing advanced clinical care, leading teams, responding confidently to rapidly changing situations, and supporting staff development while upholding safety, quality improvement and professional accountability. 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 Amanda McCarthy at 02 5124 2756 or at amanda.mccarthy@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 Registered Nurse Level 2 provides advanced clinical care and leads teams in a dynamic Intensive Care Unit. They respond to rapidly changing situations and support staff development while ensuring safety and quality improvement.