The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Gastroenterology Research Nurse

The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• An integral team member within the Department of Gastroenterology investigator-related and industry-related research programs
• Work closely on IBD, Hepatology and Coeliac research projects
• Demonstrate high quality patient-care within the research space

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

RMH part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

About the role:

The research nurse will be required to work closely with all key contacts within the Department of Gastroenterology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Key tasks will include recruitment of clinical trial participants and conducting study visits, data entry, sample processing and visit tracking/follow up.

In this role, you will:

• Demonstrated provision of high-quality patient care
• Performing venepuncture, ECG and trial specific requirements.
• Developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills
• High motivation and willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses:
• Registration as a Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Essential

• Performing venepuncture, ECG and trial specific requirements.
• Developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills
• High motivation and willingness to learn

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year research experience
• Experience of both investigator lead and commercial led studies.
• Good working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Clinical knowledge in gastroenterology and hepatology

Relevant Post Graduate qualification or working towards Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full-time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• RMH is a values led organisation – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

Interested? Click on the apply button! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Please click here to view a copy of the Position Description.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.