23/04/2026
The College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA) has approved the Oceanic Emergency Nursing Special Interest Group (OEN-SIG), marking a stronger, more connected future for emergency nursing across Oceania.
This builds on strong engagement across the region, with many emergency nurses already working closely with colleagues in the Pacific and supporting care in diverse, resource constrained settings. It also reflects growing interest in deeper regional connection and greater CENA engagement across Oceania.
The OEN-SIG provides a dedicated platform to bring this together, with a focus on connection, knowledge sharing and regional collaboration.
The group will launch with an open webinar for members and non-members, before moving into ongoing member engagement. It will also be formally introduced at ICEN 2026, held 14โ16 October in Hobart, providing a platform to showcase the initiative and connect with the broader emergency nursing community.
This marks a clear shift toward a more connected, visible and coordinated emergency nursing presence across Oceania.
Stay tuned for webinar details!