- Provide compassionate, evidence-based clinical care as a Registered Nurse.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes for individuals and families.
- Deliver high-quality care across hospital, community and justice settings.
Registered Nurse Level 2 - Community Care Program (
Job Number:
02RQH)
Description
Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P71136)
Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Community Health and Integrated Care
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
What can we offer you:
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City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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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 a dynamic Alcohol and Drug Services team delivering high‑quality, harm‑minimisation focused care across hospital, community and justice settings. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence‑based clinical care under the guidance of a supportive Team Leader, working within a strong multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by substance use. Flexible work across multiple sites and services offers variety, challenge and real impact.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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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
Community Health and Integrated Care (CHIC) delivers a broad range of community-based health services that support prevention, treatment and ongoing care across the ACT. The Community Nursing Service and LINK Nursing team play a vital role in providing responsive, patient-centred care, including after-hours clinical support, emergency response and ambulatory care services. Working across Canberra Health Services and the community, the team ensures continuity of care, supports vulnerable patients, and contributes to improved health outcomes through a collaborative and integrated model of care.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Meifeng (Annie) Zheng at 02 51240236 or at Meifeng.Zheng@act.gov.au
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Job
: Registered Nurses & Midwives
Salary Range
: 112,841.00 - 119,223.00
Contact Name
: Meifeng (Annie) Zheng
Contact Email
: meifeng.zheng@act.gov.au
Closing Date
: 14/Sep/2026, 1:59:00 PM
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