ACT Health
Registered Nurse Level 2 - Adult Impatient Mental Health Services
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Registered Nurse Level 2 (P45061) – Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol & Drug Services
Employment Details
- Type: Full Time, Temporary (6-12 months with possibility of extension/permanency)
- Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 per annum (inclusive of 12.5% super)
- Location: Canberra Health Services
- Section: Adult Acute Mental Health Services
- Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Why Join Us?
Canberra Health Services (CHS) offers:
- City living without the traffic—live in Australia’s happiest city.
- Competitive pay and excellent working conditions in a tertiary hospital.
- Salary packaging with FBT concessions.
- Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle.
- Relocation assistance (subject to review and approval) for interstate candidates.
- Cutting-edge facility: Building 5, a 9-storey, 44,000 sqm health precinct, integrating seamless clinical and administrative operations.
Explore more about career benefits and why Canberra here: Benefits of working with CHS.
About the Role
CHS is seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join Adult Acute Mental Health Services, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to people across Canberrans and the surrounding region. You’ll work within the multidisciplinary Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJADS) team, focusing on recovery-oriented care.
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Key Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Providing evidence-based clinical care within 24-bed units including:
- Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU) – 40-bed inpatient facility.
- Mental Health Short-Stay Unit (MHSSU) – 6-bed Emergency Department unit.
- Mental Health Unit (12B) – 10-bed unit for acute mental health patients.
- Assessing, diagnosing, and treating people experiencing acute mental health challenges.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
- Supporting consumers, families, and carers throughout their journey.
This is a rewarding opportunity for nurses committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and making a meaningful difference.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Requirements
Before starting, all successful candidates must:
- Undergo a National Police Check.
- Comply with CHS Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination Policy.
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Application Process
Apply online with:
- A current CV
- A 2-page cover letter or pitch
- Responses to the Selection Criteria (refer to the Position Description)
Note: Applications submitted through agencies will not be accepted.
About CHS – Our Values & Commitment
Vision: "Creating exceptional healthcare together"
Our Role: "To be a health service trusted by our community."
Core Values:
- Reliable
- Progressive
- Respectful
- Kind
CHS is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from:
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- LGBTQIA+ communities
Additionally, we provide services across:
- Acute & sub-acute care
- Primary & community-based health For the ACT and surrounding region.
For further enquiries about this opportunity, contact: Ankita Pradhan ☎ 02-5124 5414 ✉ ankita.pradhan@act.gov.au
For more information about CHS: www.health.act.gov.au
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