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Salary- The appointee will have a nursing background with face to face clinical experience
- Level 5, full-time appointment on a 2-year fixed term basis
- Base salary range: $73,982 – $81,999 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
About the team
UWA Medical School is a large School within Health and Medical Sciences. This position is based at the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation campus. A core priority is medical and clinical research in the area of neurovascular hypertension and sympathetic nervous system activation in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
About the opportunity
You will contribute to implementation and management of research project activities and undertake clinical assessments, perform experimental tests and assist with treatments and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care in the clinical research setting. You will also contribute to analysis of clinical research data and governance at RPH via Ethics, Safety Committees and the Medical Research Foundation and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards and GCP guidelines.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate a Nursing or Health Science degree / Bachelor of Science and significant relevant nursing and clinical experience in a research environment with daily patient contact. You will possess sound knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the conduct of clinical research e.g. ICH-GCP Guidelines, along with an ability to perform routine and complex clinical trial procedures in accordance with research protocols e.g. venepuncture, clinical assessments, assistance with cardiovascular and neurovascular research techniques. Proficiency in a range of computing skills, including spreadsheets and databases. Ability to work independently, show initiative, well-developed organisational skills and take a responsible role in a clinical research team.
About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position description - Graduate Research Assistant (Research Nurse) (512699).pdf
The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 5 October 2022
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Derrin Brockman on 9224 0209 or at derrin.brockman@uwa.edu.au.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.
Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.
