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

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

163994.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency nursing, Clinical leadership, Workforce management, Trauma care, Performance management, Clinical excellence, Stakeholder management, Emergency department operations

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 (P14192) Salary: $163,994 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Emergency Department Closing Date: 27 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: Join one of Australia’s busiest Level 6 Emergency Departments. As Assistant Director of Nursing at The Canberra Hospital ED, you’ll lead high‑impact emergency care for over 90,000 patients a year—driving clinical excellence, workforce capability and 24/7 performance in a major trauma and tertiary service for the ACT and surrounding NSW. 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 Chris Mead at 02 5124 8129 at Chris.Mead@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing will lead clinical operations and workforce capability within a high-volume Level 6 Emergency Department. This role is responsible for driving clinical excellence and maintaining 24/7 performance standards for a major trauma and tertiary service.