RN11 - Intensive Care Unit Foundations

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Canberra Health Services Full time $81,181 - $106,712 per year

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (P32301)

Salary: $81,181 - $106,712 (Plus 12% Super)

Location: The Canberra Hospital

Section: Intensive Care Unit

Closing Date: 9 Sep 2025

What can we offer you:

  • City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
  • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
  • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
  • Flexible working conditions.
  • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Step Into Critical Care - Foundations Program for Nurses

Join the Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital, a leading Level 3 Territory Referral Centre, and take your nursing career to the next level through our Foundations Program. This tailored, supportive learning pathway is designed to help nurses upskill in critical care, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

You'll work alongside expert clinicians in trauma, cardiothoracic, and neurosurgical care, while building confidence and capability through structured education and mentorship. Be part of a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

  • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
  • 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 .

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 Amanda McCarthy at

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