Registered Nurse

Talent Quarter; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel allowance

Job summary

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

The role requires ACS, stroke, sepsis knowledge, current ALS and PAL/PLS certifications, and strong competency with ATS triage and DHR/EPIC systems.

Qualifications

• Current ALS and PAL/PLS certification is mandatory.
• Experience navigating Digital Health Record (DHR) systems and electronic documentation.
• Ability to apply adult and paediatric resuscitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency triage and resuscitation in the ED.
• Navigate DHR/EPIC records to support patient care.
• Assess and manage adult and paediatric presentations in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely patient care.

Skills

Resuscitation

Triage knowledge

ATS/ETEK familiarity

Education

ALS certification

PAL/PLS certification

Neonatal life support

Tools

EPIC DHR

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.

• 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.