Registered Nurse Level 2 - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P45061)
Salary:  $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 17 July 2026

What can we offer you: 

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:

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to join Adult Acute Mental Health Services, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to people across Canberra and the surrounding region. As part of Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS), you will work within a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team committed to supporting consumers, families, and carers throughout their mental health journey.

This rewarding opportunity spans services including the Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU), a 40-bed inpatient unit, the 6-bed Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU) located within the Emergency Department, and the 10-bed Mental Health Unit 12B. You will play a vital role in providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, and support to people experiencing acute mental health challenges, while working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes.

If you are committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you. For more information about Canberra Health Services, visit www.health.act.gov.au.

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

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

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 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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ankita Pradhan at 02-5124 5414 or at [email protected].

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