Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Canberra

About the Role

Join ACT Health in Canberra as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department on a three-year contract. Deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced hospital setting while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess and triage acute and complex patients.
• Administer medications, initiate IV therapy, and manage life-saving interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and paramedics to stabilize patients.
• Document assessments and treatments accurately.
• Support patients and families with empathy.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• AHRPA registration (support provided).
• English proficiency.
• Minimum 24 months acute care experience.
• Willingness to relocate to Canberra for 3 years.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: AUD $72,000 – $87,000/year depending on experience.
• $10,000 AUD sign-on bonus.
• Relocation reimbursement including flights, shipping, temporary accommodation.
• Visa sponsorship.
• Access to fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Paid study leave and scholarship schemes.
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing programs.

Work Schedule

• Flexible schedule.
• Call and weekend requirements not explicitly stated.
• Night shift requirements not specified.