Registered Nurse Level 2 - Mental Health Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced Clinical Care, Leadership, Recovery-Focused Care, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Clinical Decision-Making, Mentoring, Staff Orientation, Quality Improvement, Workplace Health and Safety Compliance, Therapeutic Environment, Person-Centred Environment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (602699+) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services Closing Date: 24th March 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: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS) provide health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery, maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including peoples’ homes. These services include: • Adult Community & Older Persons Mental Health Services • Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services • Alcohol & Drug Services • Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services • Justice Health Services Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services is across both The Canberra Hospital (TCH) and North Canberra Hospital (NCH) sites, and includes services such as Adult Mental Health Unit, Ward 12B Mental Health Unit, Mental Health Short Stay Unit, Mental Health Clinical Liaison TCH and NCH, Acacia Mental Health Unit (Acacia) for Acute Adults and Banksia Mental Health Unit (Banksia) for Older Persons. The Registered Nurse provides advanced clinical care and leadership within the Acacia and Banksia at NCH. This role supports the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including psychiatry, allied health, and nursing staff. The Registered Nurse is responsible for leading nursing teams across all clinical areas, responding effectively to rapidly changing situations, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both patients and staff. The Registered Nurse contributes to the daily operations of the unit by supporting clinical decision-making, mentoring less experienced staff, and participating in the orientation and education of students and new team members. The role includes active involvement in quality improvement initiatives, workplace health and safety compliance, and the promotion of a positive and inclusive team culture. The Registered Nurse is accountable for their own professional standards and practice, and plays a key role in fostering a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment. 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 Alysha Griffin at Alysha.griffin@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides advanced clinical care and leadership within specific mental health units, supporting high-quality, recovery-focused care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This role involves leading nursing teams, responding to changing situations, ensuring safety, supporting clinical decision-making, and mentoring less experienced staff.