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- Exciting Opportunity for Research Nurse
- Limited Term role - Part Time (until March 2027)
- We are looking to expand our team of superstar study champions - doctors and nurses who are dedicated to evidence based practice and optimising paediatric care!
- Classification Range: *Research Nurse Level 2 (YU13)
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Emergency Departments at Peninsula Health are involved in many research projects. The Level 2 Research Assistant conducts clinical and academic research projects under the direction and mentorship of the Manager/Supervisor (Nurse/Midwife). The incumbent will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect research participant management and associated data collection. Under supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for:
• conducting clinical studies and audits
• managing randomised trials
• direct and indirect clinical trial related care within scope of practice
• input into ethics applications
• input into conference abstracts / presentations
This specific position is supported by an NHMRC-funded multicentre study examining the treatment of children presenting to the Emergency Department with febrile convulsions
The incumbent will liaise with the manager/supervisor, their delegate(s), and relevant Monash Health personnel, to ensure appropriate participant recruitment, data collection and database management in clinical research studies and research audits as required. Mentoring will be provided for the development of research expertise.
As a member of a research team, the Research nurse will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the department.
What You Need
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Current experience in care of paediatric ED patients
- Prior experience in Research but not essential
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is essential to work as a research assistant at Monash Health. It is preferred that this training has been completed, however, if required, the successful applicant will be supported to complete GCP training within the first month of commencing the role.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Nursing Recruitment Team - [email protected] . For role specific information contact Gemma Hennessey, [email protected] or Site Principal Investigator Gaby Blecher [email protected]
The role ceases advertising on 7 September 2025
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for (Nurses and Midwives Victoria Public Health Sector 2024-2028) for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
