Clinical Development Nurse – Graduate Nurse Program

Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (602087)
Salary:  $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Clinical Education
Closing Date: 7th 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, Graduate Nurse Program, plays an integral role in supporting the successful transition of nurses from student to graduate practice across North Canberra Hospital and Clare Holland House locations. The CDN will partner with clinical teams to provide clinical supervision, graduate support, program implementation and contribute to the delivery of mandatory training and education initiatives across the organisation, supporting workforce capability and ongoing professional development.

Working within the Clinical Education Team, the Nurse Graduate Program Clinical Development Nurse provides education, guidance, and support to graduate nurses participating in the Graduate Nurse Program (GNP). This includes clinical supervision, graduate support, facilitation of education sessions, coordination of study days, and implementation of program initiatives.

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 Vanessa Gebert at Venessa.Gebert@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.