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Clinical Research Nurse Level Three

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Part Time Fixed Term (0.6) 12 months
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced research team and nurture the strong research culture within the RMH ICU
• Coordinate and facilitate research studies within the ICU
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across RMH

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (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.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has a strong commitment to research.

The ICU has extensive experience in all aspects (site investigators, management committee members and principal investigators) of investigator-led and industry-sponsored trials (from phase 2 to phase 4) to evaluate ICU practice.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join our ICU Research Department in a part-time fixed-term position.

Benefits of working at RMH

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

About the role:

• The Clinical Research Nurse will be supported by the Head of ICU Research and the ICU Research Manager. Will work within the Intensive Care Unit and report directly to ICU Nurse Unit Manager.

• As a senior member of the ICU research team, the Clinical Research Nurse will coordinate and facilitate research studies within the ICU.
• The Clinical Research Nurse will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to all patients involved in clinical trials and, where relevant, their families, in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams.  
• The Clinical Research Nurse will be self-motivated and able to work independently will working closely with staff involved in research studies as well as key stakeholders.
• The ICU research department provides 24/7 cover. The Clinical research Nurse would be required to be available to be part of the departments on call roster.

About you 

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Post Graduate Critical Care or relevant qualification
• Masters degree or other relevant post graduate education

Essential

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit or other relevant clinical experience
• A minimum of two years research experience

Desirable

• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed IT skills
• Self-motivated and directed, with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on complex tasks with strict deadlines

Interested? Click on the apply button! Don't delay as this may close early and interviews arranged as soon as suitable applicants come in.

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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.