Closes: 29 May 2026 Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 Salary: $112,841 - $119,223 plus superannuation Position No: 602231 - 02QFI Directorate: Canberra Health Services Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 May 2026 Contact Officer: Terrin Nadar on email_hidden 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. 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 Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provides mental health services directly and through partnerships with community organizations. The services provided, range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance, and harm minimisation. The participation of the people who use the service, including families and carers, is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including people’s home. These services include: Adult Acute Mental Health Services Adult Community Mental Health Services Alcohol & Drug Services Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Justice Health Services Rehabilitation and Specialty Mental Health Services Older Persons Mental Health Services (acute and community) 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. Notes: This is a temporary position available for 6 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency. For more information on this position and how to apply “ click here ” Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. 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. 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. LI-DNI Career interest categories Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services Nursing
