Registered Nurse Level 4 Grade 3 - Assistant Director of Nursing, Nursing & 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

Nursing leadership, Midwifery workforce management, eRostering, Strategic planning, Workforce data analysis, Recruitment, Staffing solutions, Clinical operations, Surge capacity management, Patient care oversight

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 (P17460) Salary: $163,994 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Chief Operating Officer 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: Step into a pivotal leadership role at Canberra Hospital where your decisions directly shape patient care every day. As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will lead the Nursing and Midwifery Resource Office and eRostering Unit, ensuring a flexible, responsive workforce that keeps services running seamlessly, even during peak demand. You’ll work with an expert casual and relief workforce of nurses and midwives, driving smart staffing solutions, supporting surge capacity and strengthening the workforce through targeted recruitment. With strategic oversight of eRostering and real‑time workforce data, you’ll influence hospital‑wide operations, optimise resources and champion safe, high‑quality care. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑impact role where leadership truly matters, this is your opportunity to make a 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 Chris Mead at 02 5124 8129 at Chris.Mead@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing will lead the Nursing and Midwifery Resource Office and eRostering Unit to ensure a flexible and responsive workforce. They will oversee strategic staffing solutions, real-time workforce data, and recruitment to maintain high-quality patient care across the hospital.