Registered Nurse Level 4 Grade 3 - Assistant Director of Nursing at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

163994.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Leadership, Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centred Services, Service Innovation, Team Empowerment, Acute Care Management, Community Care Management, Inpatient Care Management, Home-Based Care Management, Mental Health Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4.3 (P50777) Salary: $163,994 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Closing Date: 23 Mar 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: Assistant Director of Nursing – CAMHS Acute Services Join MHJHADS in leading transformative, recovery‑focused mental health care for children and young people! As ADON for CAMHS Acute Services, you’ll provide dynamic leadership across our Adolescent Unit, Hospital Liaison Team, Intensive Home Treatment Team and Adolescent Day Program. This is your chance to shape trauma‑informed, person‑centred services, drive innovation, empower nursing teams and elevate high‑quality care across inpatient, community and home‑based settings. If you're a visionary nursing leader ready to make a profound impact on young people’s mental health—we want to hear from you. 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 Kalvinder Bains at 0403 220 274 at kalvinder.bains@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for CAMHS Acute Services will provide dynamic leadership across the Adolescent Unit, Hospital Liaison Team, Intensive Home Treatment Team, and Adolescent Day Program. This role involves shaping trauma-informed, person-centered services, driving innovation, empowering nursing teams, and elevating high-quality care in inpatient, community, and home-based settings.