Job Description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department ( Triage & Resus )

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Location: Canberra Hospital

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Dates: 24/09/26 - 10/02/27

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Accommodation & Travel allowance provided

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Agency Nurse Expectations & Required Skills

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Digital Health Record (DHR) Competency/EPIC

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- CHS uses a territory-wide Digital Health Record (DHR) system.
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- You must be confident navigating electronic documentation, medication charts, clinical notes, and secure messaging.
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Resuscitation Skills

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- Recent (within last 5 years) proficiency in adult and paediatric resuscitation protocols is essential.
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- Knowledge of ACS, stroke, sepsis, de-escalation and trauma pathways
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- Required current ALS and PAL/PLS certification. Neonatal advanced life support and ventilation skills desirable.
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Triage Competency

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- Ability to apply the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS) confidently and consistently. Completion of the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) is desirable.
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- Adaptability to local policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure triages are consistent.
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- Understanding of adult and paediatric triage categories and primary survey findings is critical.
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Paediatric Emergency Skills

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- Experience in assessing and managing paediatric presentations including trauma, mental health, and special needs groups.
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- Familiarity with Broselow resuscitation tools and paediatric medication dosing is beneficial.
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