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.