Registered Nurse Level 1 – Paediatrics

Requisition: 02AQM

Vacancy type: Temporary with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Base Salary: $72,698 – $97,112

Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Closing date: 08 June 2023

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. 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

Your experience, knowledge and drive to provide child and family centred care in the largest hospital in the Canberra region is what we need!!!

Come work in a growing tertiary hospital that cares for children with acute and chronic health needs. Successful candidates are provided ongoing education and training opportunities . You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team that will work with you to expand and develop your clinical skills to care for Paediatric patients.

What can we offer you:

Competitive pay rates Excellent working conditions within a tertiary teaching hospital Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions We will work with you to support optimal work life balance 11.5% Superannuation VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates subject to the hiring managers approval Discounted gym memberships Scholarships for education support

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Paediatric Service at the Centenary Hospital for Women, Youth and Children provides holistic, evidence-based quality care and advocacy for all children and adolescents in the ACT and surrounding areas with acute and chronic health needs.

The service is child and family centred, as we understand that the family is central to the successful delivery of health care. We believe in respect for each child and family and their cultural and religious needs. Each person is an individual with the right to dignity and privacy.

The environment is child friendly and developmentally appropriate, with the opportunities for learning and play seen as fundamental. We are committed to staff excellence, with a rich culture of ongoing professional development in the specialty of Paediatrics.

CHS Contact: Shannon Reakes, Clinical Nurse Manager, Paediatrics – Ph: 02 51247689