Cardiology Research Nurse

at  Western Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Western Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Research, Nursing
Reference: 53768
We are seeking an experienced part-time (40 hours per fortnight) clinical research nurse to join a dynamic and collaborative research team to support cardiology-led research trials. Applicants with cardiac or critical care nursing experience, and experience in research trial conduct are encouraged to apply.
Research support for the Department of Cardiology operates from a unique, collaborative, multi-discipline critical care research unit with diverse and expansive research interests.
The successful applicant will be well supported, working with an experienced research manager and a team of excellent clinical 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 trials. The research team provide 24hr support to facilitate clinical trials across a population of critically unwell patients. The successful applicant may be required to be available to provide on call support if required to support specific research trial activity if/when needed.
The Clinical 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 multi-discipline research unit, working within an expanding and dynamic health care network.

ABOUT US

Our workforce of over 11,000 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.

Please refer the Job description for details