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

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

144410.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical care, Clinical deterioration management, Rapid response, Nurse-led practice, Advanced practice nursing, Patient safety, Surgical specialties, Trauma care, Intensive care, Emergency nursing

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 (PN51393) Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Medical Emergency Team Closing Date: 4th 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: Join an energetic, fast‑paced team at Canberra Hospital delivering critical care across a wide range of surgical specialties. The Division of Surgery supports patients from admission to recovery, working alongside trauma, ICU and peri‑operative services to deliver outstanding outcomes. The Medical Emergency Team (MET) is central to patient safety, responding early to clinical deterioration and working closely with ICU, ED and NICU teams. Our Rapid Response service is driving the future of care through early intervention and the evolution of nurse‑led practice, including Advanced Practice Nurse and Nurse Practitioner roles. Be part of a service where expertise, teamwork and innovation make a real difference. 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 Clair Collins at 02-5124 5094 or at Clair.Collins@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Consultant will lead and deliver critical care services as part of the Medical Emergency Team. They are responsible for responding to clinical deterioration and driving nurse-led practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes.