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Registered Nurse Level 2 - GRACE

CompanyACT Health
LocationCity of Edinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 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: Permanent Full-Time 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: 27th November 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. 

 

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 Geriatric Rapid Acute Evaluation (GRACE) Service is transforming the way healthcare is delivered to older people living in Residential Aged Care Homes across the ACT. Through expert geriatric nursing assessment, care coordination and clinical support, GRACE helps residents receive timely, high-quality care in the place they call home, reducing unnecessary hospital presentations and improving health outcomes.

 

As a Registered Nurse Level 2 (RN2) within the GRACE team at North Canberra Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in supporting some of our most vulnerable community members. Working across the aged care and acute care interface, you will collaborate with residents, families, carers, General Practitioners, Residential Aged Care Home staff, ambulance services and hospital teams to provide person-centred care and support complex clinical decision-making. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to utilise your advanced clinical expertise, exercise professional autonomy and contribute to innovative models of care that make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of older people.

 

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 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.

 
Key Skills
Geriatric nursingClinical assessmentCare coordinationClinical decision-makingPerson-centred careAged careAcute careStakeholder collaboration
Categories
HealthcareGovernment & Public SectorSocial Services
Benefits
Salary packagingFlexible working conditionsCompetitive pay ratesSuperannuation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will provide expert geriatric nursing assessments and care coordination for older people in residential aged care homes. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support complex clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$112,841 - A$119,223
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2166
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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