Assistant In Nursing - Canberra Hospital and University of Canberra Hospital

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, Temporary 6 - 12 months with possibility of extension and-or permanency. Casual considered

Classification: Assistant in Nursing (P60492, several)

Salary: $65,279 - $67,279 (Plus 12.5% Super)

Located in: The Canberra Hospital and University of Canberra Hospital

Section: Nursing and Midwifery Resource Office

Closing Date: 26 November 2026

What can we offer you:

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City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions.

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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:

Step into a role where you make a real difference every day. As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll work closely with our Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care. You'll support patients with daily living activities, build meaningful connections, and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals with behavioural risks.

If you're passionate about compassionate care, eager to grow your skills, and ready to be part of a supportive, dynamic healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting:

Your current CV

A maximum two-page response addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description

Evidence of your qualifications, including either:

A transcript showing completed units for the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing in Acute Care), or

A copy of your completed qualification certificate, including subjects completed

*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 Tracy Morton on 02 5124 2680 or via email at [email protected]

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