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Snow Centre for Immune Health, Rheumatology Research Nurse

• 0.8FTE, 2-year fixed term position
• Coordinate clinical protocols and research studies
• This role will support the Snow Centre for Immune Health's objectives in Clinical Rheumatology

The Snow Centre for Immune Health brings together top-tier researchers in immune disease, clinicians, and partner organizations. Funded by an initial $100 million commitment over 10 years, this partnership between WEHI and the Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of the largest philanthropic efforts in Australian history.

The Centre will transform immune system research, diagnostics, and treatments through integrated research and clinical practices, and key to it, is a longitudinal study of patients and volunteers, which is where the Study Nurses will play a critical role.  You will be embedded in the clinical team of Rheumatology and will play a part in driving discoveries that will improve the lives of those with rheumatological immune disorders.

As the SNOW Centre Research Nurse in Rheumatology, you will:

• Be a part of the Snow Centre for Immune Health, driving discoveries in immune health.
• Act as Clinical Study Co-ordinator for the Snow Centre in Rheumatology, being embedded in that Department.
• Drive participant recruitment, collecting participant data and samples
• Join the Snow Centre to achieve Centre objectives.

Your role will involve:

• Assist the Snow Rheumatology Clinical Research Fellow to identify, recruit and consent participants, ensuring recruitment targets are met and participants engaged in the Centre objectives.
• Liaise with researchers and Centre staff at WEHI to coordinate the collection, processing, and transfer of clinical data and samples.
• Maintain study documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
• Assist in the collation of clinical data for analysis, in collaboration with the Snow Rheumatology Clinical Research Fellow.
• Support the overall endeavours of the Centre by working as a team with the other Centre nurses to ensure recruitment targets are met and participants engaged.

About you:

• Experienced and enthusiastic clinical nurse with research training and/or experience.
• Keen to join and help build a new research Centre and team and work to meet its objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits of working with the Snow Centre:

• Join a world-leading immunology research centre funded by $100 million over 10 years, enabling ground-breaking research.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment co-led by WEHI and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
• Contribute to transformative discoveries that improve lives affected by immune diseases.

Commitment to diversity:

The RMH supports First Nations people and values diversity, inclusion, and equality. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making necessary adjustments to support diverse candidates.

Interested?

If you meet the above criteria, connect with us.

To view a copy of the Position Description, Please click here.

All appointments are subject to a Criminal History Record Check, Working with Children Check (if applicable), and evidence of influenza vaccination.

Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence before the closing date.

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.