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Nurse Coordinator - Epilepsy Research 
The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus

• Full Time Fixed Term Position - 6 months
• 80 hours including monthly rostered day off
• Salary Packaging available

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the internationally recognised Epilepsy Research Unit within the Department of Neurology at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

As the Epilepsy Research Nurse Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting clinical research activities, coordinating internationally sponsored trials, and contributing to investigator-led studies. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of neurologists, nurses, and scientists to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy.

Your New Role

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will:

• Coordinate clinical trial activities, including recruitment, scheduling, assessment, and reporting of participants.
• Perform patient assessments such as physical and neurological exams, vital signs, ECGs, and specimen collection.
• Act as a key contact for study sponsors, CROs, and the Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee.
• Provide education and support to patients and families, acting as a specialist clinical resource.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, and data management within the Epilepsy Research Unit.

About You

You are an experienced registered nurse with:

• Current AHPRA registration 
• A sound understanding of the clinical research process, including ethics, SAE reporting, and trial documentation.
• Advanced clinical assessment and communication skills.
• A commitment to teamwork, patient-centred care, and continuous learning.

Benefits:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.