Become an ATLS and/or CCrISP nurse coordinator

Nurse Coordinators play a vital role in the delivery of ATLS (trauma management) and CCrISP (Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient) courses. They provide administrative and technical support to participants and faculty, working closely with program coordinators and course directors across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Learn more about the ATLS course

• Learn more about the CCrISP course

• Gain valuable knowledge and understanding of trauma care principles (ATLS)
• Develop knowledge of recognising and managing the deteriorating surgical patient through (CCrISP)
• Join RACS as a nurse coordinator employed on a casual basis Gain experience in course management, quality assurance and faculty support
• Network with surgeons, emergency physicians, intensivists, nurse educators and other healthcare professionals across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applications are open to registered nurses who have:

• Hold a current AHPRA registration
• Attended at least one ATLS or CCrISP provider course as a nurse observer to gain an understanding of the course objectives, content and delivery methods
• A background in emergency/critical care nursing, trauma and trauma management with minimum 2-yrs experience (ATLS)
• A background in HDU/CCU/ICU or general medical/surgical nursing with minimum 2-yrs experience (CCrISP)
• Knowledge of medical core content and related equipment is necessary
• Proven organisational skills
• Effective communication skills and time management.

1. Submit an online application for Skills Training Nurse Coordinator role via the RACS careers portal. All applications are comprehensively reviewed by the national nurse coordinator
2. Complete all RACS onboarding requirements
3. Attend two ATLS or CCrISP provider courses as a trainee coordinator. All trainee coordinators are mentored by an experienced nurse coordinator and work closely with other nurse coordinators and course directors throughout their training:

• First course: Gain an understanding of the nurse coordinator role, course requirements and administrative tasks.
• Second course: Manage pre-course and post-course planning and assist with the operation of a provider course.

Attend a ATLS and/or CCrISP course as a Nurse Observer (heading)

Benefits of attending as a Nurse Observer include:

• 24 CPD hours (certificate provided upon completion)
• no registration fee
• valuable real-world learning through practical discussions and skills stations
• catering provided, including tea, coffee, light refreshments and lunch
• potential opportunities to join RACS as a casual Skills Training Nurse Coordinator.

Eligibility

ATLS

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years' experience working in Emergency, ICU or HDU
• Working towards and/or hold a Postgraduate degree in Critical Care (desirable).

CCrISP

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years' experience working in Emergency, ICU, HDU, CCU, Theatre or Medical/Surgical settings
• Working towards and/or hold a Postgraduate degree in Critical Care (desirable).

Complete the Nurse Observer Expression of Interest form.

Senior National Nurse Coordinator

T: +61 3 9276 7456 (Australia)

T: +64 21 0220 2809 (Aotearoa New Zealand)

E: [email protected]