Registered Nurse – Emergency Department | Canberra, ACT
Shape your nursing career in Australia’s capital while delivering exceptional patient care in a leading Emergency Department
- Join Canberra Hospital, one of Australia’s most progressive and digitally advanced health services
- Work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a busy and varied Emergency Department
- Competitive pay - Salary $81,181 – $106,712 and conditions with opportunities for professional development and career growth
The Role
As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient-centred nursing care. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Provide safe and effective acute care within an ethical and professional framework
- Advocate for patients’ dignity, rights, and cultural values
- Integrate clinical knowledge with organisational policies and professional standards
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of health care delivery within Canberra Health Services
This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where adaptability, high-level communication, and critical thinking are essential. You will need to be available to work across a full rotating roster, including night duty.
The Hospital
Canberra Hospital, part of Canberra Health Services (CHS), is a leading tertiary referral hospital and trauma centre, serving the people of Canberra and surrounding regions. With its vision to deliver exceptional health care together, CHS is at the forefront of digital health transformation, having introduced a territory-wide Digital Health Record system to improve patient outcomes.
You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values respect, reliability, progressiveness, and kindness, with a strong commitment to patient safety, staff wellbeing, and continuous professional development.
Requirements
- Tertiary Nursing qualifications and registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA
- Strong clinical skills and experience in acute care nursing
- Ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- High-level communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional patient care
Desirable:
- Previous Emergency Department experience
- Knowledge of CHS clinical governance and safety frameworks
The Location
Canberra is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets – a vibrant, welcoming city that offers the ideal mix of career opportunity and relaxed living. Surrounded by bushland, mountains, and national parks, it’s perfect for nature lovers, while still offering the cultural perks of a capital city. You’ll find top-class restaurants, weekend farmers markets, museums, galleries, and a thriving café culture - all without the big-city congestion.
For families, Canberra ticks all the boxes – excellent public and private schools, wide open spaces for children to explore, and one of the lowest crime rates in Australia. The city boasts four beautiful seasons, with warm summers and crisp winters (and even a touch of snow in nearby areas!). It’s just a couple of hours to Sydney and the stunning South Coast beaches, or head the other way to hit the ski slopes of the Snowy Mountains.
Whether you’re into hiking, biking, arts, sports, or simply want a slower pace of life with a strong community feel, Canberra offers it all – making it an ideal destination for midwives and their families looking for a fresh start.
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