Job Description
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department ( Triage & Resus )
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Location:
Canberra Hospitaln
Dates:
24/09/26 – 10/02/27n
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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