Registered Nurse Level 2 - Clinical Development Nurse, Adult Acute Mental Health Services

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P52994)
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: 15 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:

Join Canberra Health Services and make a meaningful impact in mental health care. We’re looking for a motivated nurse with strong mental health and education skills to be part of a dynamic, recovery-focused service delivering high-quality, person-centred care across the ACT and surrounding region.

Working within Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings, supporting individuals through assessment, treatment, recovery and education. Based in Adult Acute Mental Health Services, you’ll contribute to contemporary, evidence-based care across specialist units, using your expertise to educate, inspire and improve outcomes for consumers, families and carers.

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 Naomi Hughes at 02-5124 5452 or at [email protected].

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