Registered Nurse Level 2 - Rehabilitation, Aged and Community at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acute geriatric nursing, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Patient care, Clinical assessment, Discharge planning, Person-centred care, Rehabilitation, Aged care, Community-based care, Complex condition management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P45152) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services Closing Date: 21 April 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 vibrant and diverse division within Canberra Health Services, delivering high-quality multidisciplinary rehabilitation, aged and community-based care across a range of settings, including Canberra Hospital, Community Health Centres and Village Creek Centre in Kambah. Within RACS, Wards 11A and 11B at Canberra Hospital specialise in Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE), offering a rewarding opportunity to work with older adults at a critical point in their healthcare journey. Acute geriatric nursing is both challenging and deeply fulfilling, requiring a strong understanding of the complex physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs of older people. Nurses in ACE work closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex acute conditions, support recovery, plan safe and effective discharges, and provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients and their families. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, enhance quality of life during hospital admission, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in elder care within a supportive and welcoming 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 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 Meifeng (Annie) Zheng at 02 51240236 or at meifeng.zheng@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 will provide high-quality, person-centred care to older adults within acute geriatric wards and community settings. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex conditions, support patient recovery, and facilitate safe discharge planning.