Registered Nurse Level 5.5 - Director of Nursing Cancer and Ambulatory Supp at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

194780.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Clinical Governance, Workforce Planning, Financial Management, Nurse Education, Quality and Safety, Organisational Development, Patient-Centred Care, Nursing Practice Standards, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 3-6 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 5.5 (PN29502) Salary: $194,780 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support Closing Date: 6 July 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! The Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support at Canberra Health Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership across a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including the Central Outpatients Department. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while leading nursing practice standards and contributing to the overall management of clinical, financial and workforce resources. Working in partnership with the Division’s executive team and across Canberra Health Services, you will provide expert advice and leadership in key areas including nurse education, quality and safety, organisational development and workforce planning. This influential role also contributes to the broader senior nursing and midwifery leadership team, offering a unique opportunity to shape nursing excellence and drive innovation in a complex and rewarding healthcare environment. 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 Melina Khadka at 02-51242738 or at melina.khadka@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI LinkedIn exclusion pixel. Leave in if Area does not want to post on LinkedIn, remove if they do.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across inpatient and outpatient services to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Manage clinical, financial, and workforce resources while driving nursing excellence and innovation.