Clinical Development Nurse - GRACE

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (602490)
Salary:  $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5% Super) 
Location: North Canberra Hospital 
Section: GRACE Nursing
Closing Date: 13^th November 2026

What can we offer you: 

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:

Are you passionate about developing others and improving the quality of care for older people? The GRACE Clinical Development Nurse position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for education and leadership. In this role, you will coordinate and deliver innovative learning and development programs for GRACE and Residential Aged Care Home staff, ensuring clinical practice remains evidence-based, person-centred, and aligned with best-practice standards. You will play a vital role in supporting new staff, facilitating clinical teaching, assessing competencies, and creating opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

As a key member of the GRACE team, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of policies that enhance patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with clinical leaders and key stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on complex clinical matters while promoting a culture of engagement, learning, and continuous improvement. This role is ideally suited to a proactive and experienced nurse who thrives in a leadership capacity, enjoys mentoring others, and is committed to delivering excellence in aged care.

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

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

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 Louise Roberts at Louisee.Roberts@act.gov.au

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A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.