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Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Study
Azithromycin at Birth Study
Base salary $96,260 - $104,463 per annum, pro-rata + superannuation
Fixed-term (up to 1.0 FTE) contract until 30/06/2025
Based in Darwin | Travel to remote communities
These positions are designated for female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only.
Are you an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Registered Nurse who is interested in carrying out clinical assessments and yarning with and supporting families on the Royal Darwin Hospital maternity or paediatric wards?
If this sounds like you, join our Child and Maternal Health team to help make a difference.
The Role:
We have several vacancies open for an experienced Senior female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse to join the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands team or the Azithromycin at Birth team.
The Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands team are aiming to produce the evidence that First Nations Health Professionals have a measurable impact in the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards, by conducting ear exams and then providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families. We are recruiting a Team Leader with leadership experience to manage, but also work within our team to carry out the study clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry.
The Azithromycin at Birth team are aiming to find out if a dose of oral azithromycin given before birth will reduce the rate of bacterial infections in mothers and babies. We are looking for a Senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse to join the team to talk to pregnant women at Royal Darwin Hospital and involve them in our study and then follow-up the mums and bubs after birth. They will carry out clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry.
You will be joining friendly and supportive teams, with all necessary training provided on any research and clinical methods you will need.
What you will bring to the role
As an enthusiastic, qualified Senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Registered Nurse, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications, and extensive experience working in a medical field.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualification with relevant proven clinical experience and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Strong leadership skills and team management experience (for Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands team only).
- Demonstrated experience working in child health or in a remote Indigenous community health environment, hospital, or health service setting.
- The ability to approach and yarn with women and families in clinics and on the wards to assess if they are suitable and ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the study.
- The ability to conduct clinical assessments, data collection, medical record checks, and collect and transport specimens for the study.
- The ability to organise and conduct follow up visits in the hospital, in clinic, community and at home (sometimes potentially requiring travel to remote communities via light aircraft or 4WD)
Why Menzies
Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If making a positive health impact across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to conduct meaningful research, build local capacity, and translate our findings into effective programs and partnerships.
The benefits:
- Base salary RN 2/ PAT 7, $96,260 - $104,463 per annum, pro-rata (total remuneration salary package including superannuation $120,881 – 130,232 per annum, pro-rata).
- Indigenous Knowledge Allowance $3,236 per annum, pro-rata (IKA2).
- 6 weeks annual leave.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:
- Dr Joanne Howes
Clinical Trial Coordinator - Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Study
Email: Joanne.Howes@menzies.edu.au
- Ms Rebecca Clarke
Clinical Research Manager/Midwife - Azithromycin at Birth Study
Email: rebecca.clarke@menzies.edu.au
How to apply and to obtain the Position Description, please visit:
Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or
Phone: 08 8946 8626 or
Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au.
Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:
- Cover letter;
- Updated resume;
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages); and
- Any other relevant supporting documentation.
Closing date: Sunday 28 January 2024
Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Robi Cohalan on 0889468626, quoting Ref No. 1150583.
