Cardiology Research Nurse
We are seeking an experienced part-time (32 hours per fortnight) clinical research nurse to support a temporary maternity leave relief position to join a dynamic and collaborative research team in the conduct of clinical trials for the Department of Cardiology at Western Health. We are interested in hearing from applicants with cardiac/critical care nursing background and preferably prior experience in research coordination.
The research team predominantly operate across the two main Western Health campuses of Footscray & Sunshine Hospitals. The Department of Cardiology provides inpatient and outpatient cardiac services and consists of Cardiac Care Units, Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories and a Non Interventional Cardiac Diagnostic Unit. The research team are maturing our capacity for cardiology research support. This position offers a unique opportunity to help lead an innovative research program that services one of the fastest population growth corridors in Australia.
The successful applicant will be well supported, working with an experienced research manager and research nurses. We strive to improve patient centred outcomes by conducting investigator led single-centre or multi-centre trials, as well as audits and industry sponsored pharmaceutical/device trials. The successful applicant may be required to provide on-call support on ad-hoc basis.
The Research Nurse will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect clinical trial related care of patients and associated research activities to ensure a high quality service that meets the needs of patients and clients with adherence to legislative requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and applicable state/federal privacy laws.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a unique, collaborative research unit, working within an expanding and dynamic health care network.
If you are a Western Health employee, please apply with your Western Health email address.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 13 OCTOBER 2024
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.