Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 2 - Clinical Nurse Consultant at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

144410.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse Level 3, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Youth Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, Inpatient Care, Evidence-Based Treatment, Intensive Therapy, Safewards Model, Adolescent Mental Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2 (P49486) Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Adolescent Inpatient Unit Closing Date: 05 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: Join us in shaping the future of youth mental health! Our Division delivers compassionate, rights‑focused mental health, justice health, and alcohol and drug services across hospitals, community settings, and people’s homes. Within CAMHS, our Acute Services team provides specialised, trauma‑informed care for young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges. This includes the new CAMHS Adolescent Unit (CAU)—a modern 6‑bed inpatient unit offering evidence‑based treatment, intensive therapy, and strong collaboration with families. Using the Safewards model, we create a safe, supportive environment where young people can recover and thrive. If you're passionate about making a real difference in adolescent mental health, this is the place to be. 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 Anita Cregan at 0413 097 588 or at Anita.Cregan@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The role involves joining a division that delivers compassionate, rights-focused mental health services, specifically within the CAMHS Acute Services team providing specialized, trauma-informed care for young people in the new CAMHS Adolescent Unit (CAU). This includes utilizing the Safewards model to create a safe, supportive environment for recovery and thriving.