Registered Nurse Level 2 - Cardiac and Heart Function Rehabilitation

Registered Nurse Level 2 - Cardiac and Heart Function Rehabilitation (

Job Number : 02OV1)

Description

Employment Type :  Part Time, Temporary 13 months

Classification :  Registered Nurse Level 2 (603814)

Salary :  $110,733 – $117,053 Pro Rata (Plus 12% Super)

Location :  North Canberra Hospital, Bruce and Canberra Hospital, Garran

Section :  The Cardiac and Heart Function Rehabilitation

Closing Date : 1st December 2025

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 :

The Cardiac and Heart Function Rehabilitation Programs provide an inpatient and outpatient service to patients with cardiovascular disease and heart failure (including cardiothoracic surgical patients). The main role of a registered nurse in the program is to provide high quality care, advanced nursing assessment skills, education, support and counselling to individuals and patient groups at risk of or affected by cardiovascular disease and heart failure. The program works alongside a multidisciplinary team utilising their skills, to deliver a holistic model of care. Education around optimal self-management principles is provided, using and supported by evidence-based practices. The service is delivered in the inpatient and outpatient setting, in the early stages after discharge and during the entirety of the patient’s attendance at cardiac or heart function rehabilitation.

The role will include clinical work within the existing Cardiac and Heart Function Rehabilitation teams, as well as supporting the CRAMS-2 project.

CRAMS-2 (Cardiac Rehabilitation for TIA and Mild Stroke) is a study that aims to improve cardiac rehab referral and participation rates for patients who have had confirmed TIA or mild stroke.

The position is part-time Monday to Friday (days negotiable) for 23 hours per week, working across both Canberra and North Canberra Hospitals.

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 maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.

• 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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact   Rachel Longhurst r achel.longhurst@act.gov.au .

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Job

:  Registered Nurses & Midwives

Salary Range

:  110,733.00 - 117,053.00

Closing Date

:  01 / Dec / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM