Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 2 - Rapid Assessment of the Deteriorating Ag at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

144410.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical leadership, Aged care, Rapid assessment, Clinical management, Nursing, Patient flow management, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Quality health service standards, Operational leadership, Early intervention, Person-centred care

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 (P70940) Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services Closing Date: 4 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: Are you ready for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you! Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) is a dynamic division within Canberra Health Services, delivering multidisciplinary rehabilitation, aged and community‑based care across hospital and community settings. The RADAR (Rapid Assessment of Deteriorating Aged at Risk) team provides timely assessment and clinical management for older people in the ACT, supporting early intervention and reducing avoidable hospital admissions. The RADAR Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides operational and clinical leadership for the service, overseeing nursing workloads, patient flow and the model of care. Working closely with multidisciplinary partners, the CNC leads safe, timely and person‑centred care in the community while promoting the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. 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 Clinical Nurse Consultant provides operational and clinical leadership for the RADAR team, overseeing nursing workloads and patient flow. They work with multidisciplinary partners to ensure safe, timely, and person-centred care for older people in the community.