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Form of work Reference Number 65228
Position Title Clinical Research Nurse (Infectious Diseases)
Location The Royal Melbourne Hospital - City & Royal Park Campus
Award Registered Nurses [22]
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Clinical Research Nurse
Be part of cutting-edge clinical research trials
Large and experienced research team
Opportunities for initiative and development
The Victorian Infectious Disease Service (VIDS) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Doherty Institute provides a wide range of infectious disease care for inpatients and outpatients. VIDS clinician-researchers lead local and international clinical trials, focused on gaining new knowledge and improving care for people affected by important infectious conditions.
This newly created position will play a critical role in the conduct of innovative clinical research studies as part of VIDS and the Doherty. The successful applicant will work closely with VIDS clinicians to identify and recruit participants to prospective research studies, obtain clinical specimens from participants, and collect data for retrospective audits. There will be close liaison with world class laboratories based at the Doherty.
Your new role:
Work closely with infectious diseases clinician-researchers to manage research trials, including participant recruitment and research sampling
Manage trial conduct and follow up of participants and documentation
Participate in developing and implementing trial documents and protocols
About you:
A minimum of 3 years post graduate nursing experience, with an interest and/or experience in clinical research
Evidence of further education/continuous professional development.
Demonstrated excellent team working skills with ability to work using own initiative.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
High motivation and wiliness to learn
Benefit of working with Melbourne Health:
Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport.
The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
Interested?
If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us via the details below.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
Please note - recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.
Selection Criteria Essential: Registered nurse with a minimum of 3 years post graduate nursing demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting. Evidence of further education/continuous professional development. Ability to undertake venepuncture for collection of research specimens.
Contact Person Steve Tong
Contact Number 0459453847
Alternate Contact Person Justin Denholm
Alternate Contact Number 0407453950
Closing Date 19/06/2023
