Registered Nurse Level 1 - All Care Discharge Lounge

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (PN 68352)
Salary: $82,993 - $108,780 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Integrated Operations Centre
Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026


What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

The All-Care Discharge Lounge (ACDL) plays a vital role in facilitating the safe and efficient discharge and transfer of patients across Canberra Health Services, supporting patient flow and timely access to care for acutely unwell patients. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 9:30pm, the ACDL provides care for patients awaiting discharge or transfer in a dedicated bed and chair-based environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality patient care and improving the overall patient journey. The successful applicant will be required to work a combination of morning and evening shifts.


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


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

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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 .



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 Carla Whittaker at 02- •••• •165.



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