Registered Nurse Level 1 - Transition to Critical Care

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (LP9149, several)
Salary: $81,181 - $106,712 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Intensive Care Unit
Closing Date: 21 September 2025

What can we offer you:

• 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.
• 12% Superannuation.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses subject to the hiring managers approval
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

About the Role:Take the Leap into Critical Care Nursing!

This is your chance to join a high-performing ICU/CCU team and take your nursing career to the next level. As a Registered Nurse, you'll deliver expert, compassionate care while working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and their families. Our one-year transition program is designed for nurses with at least one year of experience who are ready to step into the fast-paced world of critical care. With a 10-bed ICU/HDU and a 6-bed CCU, we care for over 1,500 patients a year-be part of something extraordinary.

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 .

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 Rachel Longhurst at .