Registered Nurse Level 2 - GRACE Team

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position 
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (600478)
Salary:  $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: GRACE Nursing
Closing Date: 20^th July 2026

What can we offer you: 

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:

Acute Care Evaluation (GRACE) Service, where you will play a vital role in delivering responsive, patient-centred care to older people. In this dynamic position, you will work closely with Residential Aged Care Home residents, their families and carers, General Practitioners, Emergency Department staff, inpatient teams across North Canberra Hospital and Canberra Hospital, and the ACT Ambulance Service to improve outcomes for acutely unwell residents.

The primary focus of this role is to provide timely assessment and expert clinical management aimed at preventing avoidable presentations to public Emergency Departments. Reporting to the Level 3.2 Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will be part of an innovative model of care that supports residents in the most appropriate setting. The GRACE Service delivers a comprehensive approach, including outreach support and education for Residential Aged Care Home staff, acute clinical assessment and care provided directly in residents’ homes, a coordinated single-entry point for hospital transfers, and advocacy and case management across Emergency Department and inpatient settings, alongside ongoing post-discharge support to ensure continuity of care.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, contribute to improved patient outcomes.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

 This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. 

 

***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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Louise Roberts at Louisee.Roberts@act.gov.au

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A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.