Registered Nurse - Emergency Department ( Triage & Resus )
Location: Canberra Hospital
Dates: 24/09/26 - 10/02/27
Accommodation & Travel allowance provided
Agency Nurse Expectations & Required Skills
Digital Health Record (DHR) Competency/EPIC
- CHS uses a territory-wide Digital Health Record (DHR) system.
- You must be confident navigating electronic documentation, medication charts, clinical notes, and secure messaging.
Resuscitation Skills
- Recent (within last 5 years) proficiency in adult and paediatric resuscitation protocols is essential.
- Knowledge of ACS, stroke, sepsis, de-escalation and trauma pathways
- Required current ALS and PAL/PLS certification. Neonatal advanced life support and ventilation skills desirable.
Triage Competency
- Ability to apply the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS)
confidently and consistently. Completion of the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) is desirable.
- Adaptability to local policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure triages are consistent.
- Understanding of adult and paediatric triage categories and primary survey findings is critical.
Paediatric Emergency Skills
- Experience in assessing and managing paediatric presentations including trauma, mental health, and special needs groups.
- Familiarity with Broselow resuscitation tools and paediatric medication dosing is beneficial.