Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Community Complex Care | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 17 August 2026

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1
Salary: $128,458 - $133,489 plus superannuation
Position No: 22594-02R9L
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 August 2026
Contact Officer: Timothy Bethune on Timothy.Bethune@act.gov.au or (02)51241594

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).

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:

Community Health and Integrated Care is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Complex Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join a dedicated team delivering innovative, person-centred healthcare to the ACT community. As part of a multidisciplinary service committed to prevention, early intervention, treatment and ongoing management of health conditions, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with complex subacute and chronic health conditions.

Community Health and Integrated Care provide a diverse range of community-based services across the ACT, supporting individuals and families through every stage of life. Working within the Community Care Program, Community Nursing Service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert clinical leadership and care coordination that supports people to remain living safely and independently in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

As the Complex Care CNC, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, support the management of complex patient presentations, and work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. You will be instrumental in promoting patient independence and self-management, while mentoring and supporting clinical staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for individuals with complex healthcare needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about community-based care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to continuous improvement, innovation and excellence in patient care. Join a service that values professional growth, teamwork and the delivery of accessible, integrated healthcare that improves the health and wellbeing of the ACT community and surrounding region.

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.

Note: This is a full-time permanent position.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

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 ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing