Registered Nurse

Talent Quarter; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 6,199,000 - 8,954,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & travel allowance

Job summary

Talent Quarter seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department (Triage & Resus) at Canberra Hospital. The assignment runs from 24/09/26 to 10/02/27 and includes accommodation and travel allowance.

The role requires confidence navigating the Digital Health Record system, including electronic documentation, medication charts and secure messaging. Applicants should have recent adult and paediatric resuscitation skills and ATS triage knowledge.

Qualifications

• Digital Health Record (DHR) competency with EPIC navigation of electronic documentation, medication charts, clinical notes and secure messaging.
• Recent (within last 5 years) proficiency in adult and paediatric resuscitation protocols is essential.
• Knowledge of ACS, stroke, sepsis, de-escalation and trauma pathways.
• Current ALS and PAL/PLS certification. Neonatal advanced life support and ventilation skills desirable.
• Ability to apply Australasian Triage Scale (ATS) confidently; completion of ETEK desirable.
• Understanding of adult and paediatric triage categories and primary survey findings is critical.
• Experience in assessing and managing paediatric presentations including trauma, mental health and special needs groups; Broselow resuscitation tools and paediatric dosing beneficial.

Skills

DHR navigation

Adult/Paediatric resuscitation

ATS triage

Paediatric emergency care

Neonatal life support basics

Job description

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.