Emergency Care: The Performance Edge
Cruising The South PacificQuantum of the Seas | Departing Brisbane
12 February – 19 February 2027
This conference delivers clinically relevant, high-level education in a setting that allows you to focus properly. You’ll refine your assessment skills, strengthen your decision-making under pressure, and examine the human factors that influence outcomes in real time. You’ll test your thinking, challenge assumptions, and learn alongside experienced clinicians who understand the stakes.
At the same time, you’ll step out of the constant noise of the workplace. Time away creates clarity. Conversations deepen. Perspective shifts. You return not just with updated knowledge, but with renewed professional energy and a stronger network.
Outline
CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS:
This conference is designed for emergency nurses and paramedics who want more than routine CPD.
Delivered at sea, it combines high-level emergency education with a genuinely memorable experience. The kind of professional development you look forward to, not endure. You’ll be surrounded by clinicians who understand the realities of high-pressure work and who are serious about refining their practice.
Across the voyage, you’ll revisit and extend essential emergency knowledge: ALS and PALS theory, early recognition of deterioration, clinical decision-making under pressure, human factors, and leadership in unpredictable environments. Sessions are practical, current and grounded in real emergency care and are focused on judgement, prioritisation and performance when it counts.
Just as importantly, this program addresses the parts of emergency work that directly affect clinical safety but are rarely examined in depth.
- Fatigue
- Moral distress
- Team dynamics
- Leadership strain
We will explore these topics openly and professionally, alongside evidence-informed strategies to strengthen personal sustainability and team performance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At this Conference, participants will:
- Integrate contemporary ALS and PALS principles into complex, high-pressure emergency scenarios
- Strengthen advanced clinical reasoning and prioritisation in time-critical environments
- Analyse the impact of leadership, communication, and human factors on emergency and prehospital outcomes
- Implement practical, evidence-informed strategies to enhance personal sustainability, team performance, and clinical safety
YOU WILL ALSO LEARN:
- Early physiological and behavioural warning signs that precede clinical collapse
- How cognitive bias, fixation and delay contribute to preventable harm
- Structured assessment and escalation frameworks that improve outcomes
- When and how to act decisively before deterioration becomes irreversible
- Accurate recognition of common and high-risk cardiac rhythms
- When monitoring is sufficient and when escalation is critical
- Indicators for urgent intervention versus ongoing observation
- Rapid interpretation skills that hold up under pressure
- How to apply deterioration frameworks to real-world clinical scenarios
- How to identify missed cues and improve future performance
- Embedding reflective thinking into daily practice
- How to conduct structured, psychologically safe debriefs
- Moving from blame to systems-based learning
- Supporting colleagues after critical incidents
- Using debriefing as both a safety strategy and professional obligation
- Rapid identification of life-threatening versus distracting injuries
- Early prioritisation that prevents secondary harm
- Maintaining clarity and discipline in high-stakes environments
- How fatigue, stress and cognitive overload impair performance
- Recognising personal vulnerability in real time
- Closed-loop communication as a clinical safety intervention
- Leading effectively without formal authority
- Managing conflict when emotions and stakes are high
- Maintaining composure while making rapid decisions
- Strengthening team function during escalating situations
- Identifying signs and impacts of moral distress
- Structured approaches to navigating ethical uncertainty
- Balancing professional standards with system constraints
- The difference between appropriate connection and boundary drift
- Early warning signs of boundary vulnerability
- Why high-stress environments increase risk of transgressions
- Applying boundary awareness in complex, real-world situations
- How low-level incivility impacts patient safety and team performance
- Why policy alone does not solve cultural problems
- Building psychological safety in pressured environments
- Early signs of burnout that are commonly normalised
- Sustainable self-care strategies beyond superficial fixes
- Recognising cumulative trauma and processing it effectively
- How insight improves technical performance
- Using mentoring as a professional growth strategy
CPD HOURS: 24
OUR PRESENTERS:
LUCY OSBORN
RN, GradCertPaediatricNg (CritCare), Research (Hons) PhD Candidate, FACN
Lucy Osborn brings experience across clinical practice, academia and national leadership, with a strong reputation for delivering engaging, high-impact education for nurses at every stage of their career. She is currently undertaking a PhD focused on nursing competence assessment and recently delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Nurses Forum. Lucy is also the youngest Fellow in ACN’s history — a distinction that reflects her commitment to leadership, mentorship and professional advocacy.
Her areas of expertise include nursing leadership, paediatric and neonatal intensive care, emergency practice, health equity and system-level advocacy. Lucy’s presentations are dynamic, evidence-based and grounded in contemporary nursing realities. Whether leading a workshop or addressing a national audience, she creates space for reflection, critical thinking and professional confidence — leaving nurses clearer in their purpose and energised in their practice.
JACKSON SORATI
RN, ParaMed, GradCert Tertiary Education and Learning
Jackson Sorati is a dual-qualified Registered Nurse and Advanced Life Support Paramedic with extensive experience across emergency, paediatric and prehospital care.
He currently works as a Registered ALS Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at The Royal Children’s Hospital for over 5 years prior.
Jackson holds a Bachelor of Paramedicine/Bachelor of Nursing from Australian Catholic University and a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) from Swinburne University of Technology. His clinical expertise includes advanced paediatric emergency care, ultrasound-guided peripheral IV cannulation, trauma team training and high-acuity decision-making in complex, high-stress environments.
Alongside his frontline roles, Jackson is a Sessional Teacher at Swinburne University, where he facilitates clinical learning environments, writes and delivers simulation scenarios, convenes first-year subjects and mentors undergraduate and graduate students. He is committed to developing confident, capable clinicians through practical, engaging education.
Jackson also serves as a Light Cavalry Scout with combat medical aid training in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (Australian Defence Force), where he has demonstrated leadership under pressure, including service during Operation Bushfire Assist. His military background reinforces his commitment to teamwork, initiative, respect and calm performance in demanding environments.
Across clinical practice, education and service, Jackson brings a grounded, high-performance perspective to emergency care — combining technical skill, leadership and a deep commitment to patient-centred practice.
The Cruise Ship: Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s most innovative cruise ships, where adventure, entertainment and world-class dining come together to create an unforgettable holiday at sea.
Packed with exciting attractions, this ship feels more like a floating entertainment resort. One of its most famous features is the North Star, a glass observation capsule that gently lifts you more than 300 feet above sea level for breathtaking 360-degree views of the ocean and destinations below. For thrill-seekers, RipCord by iFLY offers the chance to experience skydiving in a safe wind tunnel right on board.
At the heart of the action is SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea. Here you can challenge friends to bumper cars, try roller skating, play basketball or even join a laser tag battle. There’s also the FlowRider surf simulator, where guests can test their surfing skills on a wave that never stops.
When it’s time to relax, Quantum of the Seas shines with an impressive range of restaurants. Jamie’s Italian serves delicious handmade pasta and rustic Italian favourites, while Wonderland offers a playful, imaginative dining experience with beautifully presented dishes that surprise and delight. Steak lovers will enjoy the premium cuts at Chops Grille, and Izumi is a must for fresh sushi and teppanyaki.
For more casual dining, the lively Windjammer Marketplace offers a wide variety of international dishes, alongside cafés and casual eateries across the ship.
The Program:
The program content is provided by expert Educators with extensive clinical and education experience. The education content provided in this program meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program.
No matter what conference you attend you always need accommodation a cruise ship provides a great all-inclusive* accommodation option to enhance your Conference experience.
Education at Sea and The Nurses for Nurses Network combine great education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.
The Online Library:
The Library has been created so that you have access to some of the Conference content prior to our sail date. The documents, including self-directed activities and webinars, from our Conference Presenter, are provided so that you can create your own conference experience and access information and sessions of interest prior to the commencement of the Conference program.
Disclaimer: Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NFNN and EAS reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone, change or withdraw the product or service at any time.
Itinerary
| Day 1: 12th February 2027 Departure: Brisbane |
4pm – We set Sail: Make sure you are on deck to say bon voyage. 5pm to 6pm – Conference Registration and Welcome Function: Enjoy this opportunity to mingle with the other attendees at the complimentary drinks and Conference Registration function. |
| Day 2: 13th February 2027 At Sea |
8am to 12.30pm: Conference sessions today:
Afternoon Self-directed Activities: You can choose to complete these activities in the time allocated, or you may choose to complete them before the commencement The online library where the activities are located is available to you a week before the conference begins and for two weeks after You will be provided with 3 case studies and a reflective template to explore in relation to the deteriorating patient. 6pm to 7pm: Social get together Join us at the designated meeting spot to catch up and discuss the events of the day. The conference Facilitators and Presenter will be at the venue to answer any of your queries. |
| Day 3: 14th February 2027 At Sea |
Morning: Self-directed via the Online Library Debriefing and Learning from Incidents Incidents are inevitable in emergency care — learning from them is not automatic. This two-hour session focuses on purposeful clinical debriefing as a structured tool for improving performance, strengthening teams and supporting wellbeing. Participants will examine how to conduct effective debriefs after adverse events and near misses, moving beyond blame toward meaningful analysis and system learning. The session also addresses the emotional impact of critical incidents and practical approaches to supporting staff in the aftermath. Grounded in real-world practice, this discussion reinforces debriefing as both a safety strategy and a professional responsibility. 12.30pm to 2pm: Lunch 12.30pm to 5pm: Conference sessions today:
6pm to 7pm: Social get together |
| Day 4: 15th February 2027 Mystery Island, Vanuatu |
Explore this beautiful destination at your leisure! Step ashore at Mystery Island and embrace the beauty of simple island living. Wander the island to find your own peaceful retreat, uncover a piece of history at the old World War II airstrip, relax with a traditional massage by the sea, or swim and snorkel among vibrant coral and tropical marine life in the turquoise lagoon. 6pm to 7pm: Social get together |
| Day 5: 16th February 2027 Noumea, New Caledonia |
Explore this stunning destination at your own leisure! Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the heart of Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, on one of our cruise ships. Known as the “Paris of the Pacific,” Nouméa boasts more sunny days than any other capital in the South Pacific. Explore the lively atmosphere of this thriving South Pacific island and enjoy the fusion of French and Melanesian flavours during our shore excursions. 6pm to 7pm: Social get together |
| Day 6: 17th February 2027 At Sea |
8am to 12.30pm: Conference sessions today:
12.30pm to 2pm: Lunch Afternoon: Self-directed via the Online Library This self-directed activity will focus on understanding yourself as a professional This self-exploration exercise will have you asking deep questions of yourself. This exercise will then be explored in the first session on day 7. 6pm to 7pm: Social get together |
| Day 7: 18th February 2027 At Sea |
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| Day 8: 19th February 2027 Brisbane |
Disembark: We say our farewells, safe travels! |
For information relating to cabin pricing, bookings and travel requirements such as travel insurance please complete the booking enquiry box or email enquiries@educationatsea.com.au
Itinerary Disclosure: Cruise Itinerary, Seminar topics and Seminar Education program are subject to change without notice.
Presenter Disclosure: Education at Sea and the Nurses for Nurses Network makes every effort to ensure the advertised presenters deliver the program. However in the unlikely event a presenter is unavailable we reserve the right to use a suitably qualified substitute presenter.
Pricing
| Cabin Selection | Twin Share – per person |
|---|---|
| Inside Cabin | from $1149 per person twin share |
| Ocean View Cabin | from $1249 per person twin share |
| Balcony Cabin | from $1349 per person twin share |
| Single Occupancy Cabin | from $1749 |
| Conference Attendance Fee | $1390 per delegate |
**Prices are correct at the time of publication but change regularly so please take these as a guideline until you make a firm booking. Please email enquiries@educationatsea.com.au for the correct costs on the date of enquiry.
What’s included in your Conference Registration?
- An extensive Conference program based on current best practice information equating to 24 CPD Hours
- Education content that meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program
- Conference Presenter that is a recognised expert in their field & is excited to be able to share her skill, knowledge, & passion with Conference Attendees
- An online Conference library filled to the brim with educational content that allows you to create your own learning experience by completing pre-conference education activities
- A Registration Reception including complimentary drinks where you can meet other Conference Attendees & network with Conference Convenors & Conference Presenter/s
- A Conference pack that includes a notepad, pen, lanyard (this is important on a cruise ship to attach your room key, which becomes your lifeline on a ship) & additional information to support a fantastic Conference experience
- The opportunity to meet as a group in various Conference open forums, in one of the many fabulous locations on the ship
- A complimentary Farewell Drinks Function held on the last night of the Conference to celebrate new friendships & information gained
- A Conference Transcript that identifies each session held at the Conference, including the session synopsis & session presenter/s
- A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours attached to the Conference Program for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
Prices include exclusive conference activities, selected cabin accommodation, meals, entertainment, gratuities, fees and taxes. Guest price includes all of the above with the exception of the seminar fee. Gratuities, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. A non-refundable deposit of $400 per person is due at time of booking with the balance payable by 2nd November 2026. The balance is non-refundable after the final payment date has passed.
Cancellation Penalties and Disclosure: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review our terms and conditions along with the cruise line terms and conditions found on our FAQ page. All deposits and seminar registration fee’s are non refundable. CPD Cruises Pty Ltd trading as Education at Sea and the Nurses for Nurses Network will not be responsible for any financial loss due to cancellation from unforeseen circumstances. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance at time of booking your cruise conference.
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