Enrolled Nurse Level 1-Extended Day Surgery Unit
- Provide high-quality care from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery.
- Support both same-day and overnight surgical patients.
- Join a dynamic surgical nursing team at The Canberra Hospital.
Enrolled Nurse Level 1-Extended Day Surgery Unit (
Job Number:
02S7D)
Description
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Enrolled Nurse Level 1 (P17561; P67956)
Salary: $75,849 – $80,611 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Surgery
Closing Date: 28 October 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:
Join our dynamic surgical nursing team and make a difference at every stage of the patient journey. As an Enrolled Nurse in EDSU, you’ll provide high-quality care from pre-operative preparation through to post-operative recovery, supporting both same-day and overnight surgical patients.
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 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 Sandra Pilloni at Sandra.Pilloni@act.gov.au
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Job
: Enrolled Nurses
Salary Range
: 75,849.00 - 80,611.00
Contact Name
: Sandra Pilloni
Contact Email
: sandra.pilloni@act.gov.au
Closing Date
: 28/Oct/2026, 12:59:00 PM
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