Research Nurse

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Part Time 
• Salary: Research Nurse Level 2 (YU13) + Super + Salary Packaging

About the role

As a Research Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in advancing nursing and midwifery research at Western Health. Working collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, consumers and external partners, you will coordinate and manage research studies that contribute to evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes. This role combines clinical expertise, project management, research governance and stakeholder engagement, ensuring research is conducted ethically, safely and to the highest professional standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, consent processes, data collection and study documentation.
• Ensure compliance with research governance, ethics and regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Monitor participant safety, manage adverse event reporting and maintain high-quality research records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors and external partners to successfully deliver research projects.
• Support the dissemination of research findings through presentations, reports, publications and educational activities.

About you

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a minimum of five years' clinical experience.
• Experienced in clinical research, with a sound understanding of ethical, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Highly organised with strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator who can build effective relationships with consumers, clinicians, researchers and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with a passion for improving patient care through research and innovation.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about advancing healthcare through research, improving patient outcomes, and translating evidence into practice,, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 1 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rochelle Wynne at Rochelle.Wynne@wh.org.au

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 and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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