Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3 (603305) Salary: $128,458 – $133,489 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Surgical Division Closing Date: 8th May 2026 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). 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 Surgical Liaison Nurse (SLN) is a dynamic and integral role, central to delivering a seamless, safe, and patient-focused pre-operative journey for individuals undergoing elective procedures at NCH. Drawing on advanced clinical expertise, the SLN expertly triages and coordinates care, ensuring patients move efficiently through their surgical pathway. In this highly collaborative position, the SLN partners with multidisciplinary teams across Endoscopy, Surgical Bookings, Pre-Admission Clinic, and Anaesthetic and Surgical services to optimise patient flow and outcomes. With a strong focus on communication and teamwork, the SLN promotes a culture of collaboration while engaging effectively across a diverse range of clinical scenarios. The role also offers the opportunity to demonstrate clinical leadership, contributing to service planning, coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. By applying technical, clinical, research, and educational knowledge, the SLN plays a key role in informed decision-making and enhancing patient care. 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 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 Nyree-Ann Rudd at act.gov.au LI-DNI 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.
