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Registered Nurse Level 1 - Peri-Operative Unit
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Registered Nurse Level 1 - Peri-Operative Unit
Job Description
Classification & Details
- Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
- Position: Registered Nurse Level 1 (PN65747)
- Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (including 12.5% super)
- Location: The Canberra Hospital, Section: Surgery
- Closing Date: 17 July 2026
What We Offer
- Live in Canberra: Escape city traffic—explore why Canberra is perfect for living (Read more).
- Competitive conditions: Benefit from competitive pay and excellent working standards in an accredited tertiary hospital.
- Salary packaging: Access fringe benefits tax concessions through flexible, industry-leading salary packaging options.
- Flexible work: Enjoy adaptable scheduling to balance career and personal life.
- Relocation support: Reimbursement available for relocation expenses (subject to approval for interstate candidates).
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About the Role
Join Canberra Hospital’s Perioperative Team and drive surgical excellence in Scrub/Scout and Anaesthetics. Work across 20 operating theatres, providing:
- Surgical support: Anticipate surgeon needs, maintain strict sterility protocols, and ensure seamless perioperative care.
- Anaesthetics collaboration: Work closely with anaesthetic teams in fast-paced, high-acuity cases.
- Team environment: Be part of a skilled, supportive unit with ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Pre-Employment Requirements
Prior to commencement, candidates must:
- Complete a National Police Check.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination Policy.
How to Apply
Submit an online application including:
- A CV.
- A 2-page cover letter or pitch, specifically addressing the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.
⚠️ Note: Agency-submitted applications will not be considered for this role.
About Canberra Health Services (CHS)
At the heart of Canberra’s healthcare: We deliver high-quality, person-centred care including acute, sub-acute, primary, and community services for the ACT and beyond.
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📢 Our commitments: [Mission: (finalised)]* → (Vision Pending)
- Mission: Deliver exceptional healthcare collaboratively.
- Vision: (Not fully transcribed; likely aligns above goal.)
- Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind.
🌐 Visit the CHS website for more information.
Workforce & Inclusion
We are committed to diversity and inclusion—applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- LGBTQIA+ individuals are especially encouraged.
Building 5: The Future of Care
The state-of-the-art 9-storey, 44,000sqm facility—the largest healthcare project in ACT history—officially opened at Canberra Hospital. It integrates cutting-edge acute services with seamless campus connectivity.
Contact
For further inquiries, connect with Christina Scheele:
- +61 2 5124 2397
- Christina.Scheele@act.gov.au
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