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Registered Nurse Level 2 - Infection Prevention and Control

CompanyACT Health
LocationCity of Edinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines
About the Role

Employment Type: Part Time Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (PN14017)
Salary:  $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Infection Prevention and Control
Closing Date: 7 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 team dedicated to keeping patients, staff and visitors safe. Working alongside experts in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, the Infection Prevention and Control Unit leads initiatives in education, surveillance, outbreak management and evidence-based practice to prevent and control infections across our health service.

 

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

 

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 Leanne Muir at 0478 408 787 or at Leanne.Muir@act.gov.au.

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Key Skills
Infection preventionInfection controlClinical microbiologyInfectious diseasesSurveillanceOutbreak managementEvidence-based practicePatient safetyEducation
Categories
HealthcareGovernment & Public SectorScience & Research
Benefits
Salary packagingFlexible working conditionsRelocation expenses reimbursementCompetitive pay rates
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves leading initiatives in education, surveillance, outbreak management, and evidence-based practice to prevent infections. You will work alongside experts in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$112,841 - A$119,223
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2114
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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