Clinical Development Nurse-Endoscopy

Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (603875)
Salary:  $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Endoscopy
Closing Date: 14^th August 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:

The Clinical Development Nurse (CDN) is recognised by Canberra Health Services as a source of expert nursing knowledge, skills and professional practice. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to perform a complex and demanding role across the key domains of clinical care, leadership, education, quality improvement, safety, and communication.

The Clinical Development Nurse provides direct clinical support, teaching, ongoing evaluation, and constructive feedback to graduate nurses, staff, and students within the clinical setting. Working across Canberra Health Services, the CDN plays a pivotal role in developing nursing capability and fostering excellence in patient care.

The successful applicant will demonstrate advanced nursing practice, provide guidance and support to less experienced nursing staff, and deliver direct patient care as required. The role works collaboratively with the Perioperative Educator and the Clinical Nurse Consultant, taking direction from them on clinical and educational priorities to ensure the delivery of high-quality learning and 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 Payal Soni at Payal.Soni@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.