AddressWe are seeking an experienced part-time (40 hours per fortnight) Research Nurse to join our dynamic and collaborative urology team. Applicants with advanced nursing knowledge and skills related to care of patients with urological conditions and experience in research are encouraged to apply.
The multi-disciplinary Urology Unit provides comprehensive treatment, surgical intervention and management of patients with urological conditions. The Unit works in partnership with various treating teams across clinical settings, maintains links with professional bodies and participates in research studies to contribute to building evidence that informs best practice and optimal treatment.
The Urology Nursing team works collaboratively in the specialist clinics and day admission environments with a particular emphasis on continuity of care, promoting recovery, patient self-management and the prevention of recurrence of acute illness. The Nursing Team also supports the Unit's research agenda and contributes to advanced practice nursing development in Western Urology Head of Unit Health and across the discipline.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Advanced knowledge and experience caring for patients with urological conditions
- Experience in coordination of clinical trials and/or an understanding of research
- Knowledge of the clinical trials and research frame work in Australia and internationally
- Excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills
This role will contribute to the University of Melbourne's partnership with international genomics company Illumina. The University has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Illumina, a global leader in genomics technology, to jointly foster the development of world-leading genomics, research and innovation activities and to accelerate the translation of these innovations through to adoption in the healthcare system. Together, Illumina and the University have established The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC), a Victorian Government funded initiative which aims to support a pipeline of commercially focused genomics innovation projects to deliver a cluster of new high growth, high-tech start-ups within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
About Us
Our workforce of over 12,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
