Research Nurse/research Assistant

**Role Type**: 12-month contract
**Hours**: 0.8 to Full time 30.4 hours - 38 hours per week (job share will be considered)
**Salary**: $114,497 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus superannuation
**The opportunity**:
Are you passionate about improving the care of children with common childhood illnesses? Do you want to make a real impact on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of paediatric conditions? The Clinical Infections Research Group is looking for a dynamic and driven Research Nurse/Research Assistant to join our team.
This exciting new position will involve overseeing clinical research tasks, with an initial focus on a clinical trial under the direction of a senior post-doc. As the role evolves, the Research Nurse will also assist in coordinating additional studies, contributing to the group’s growth and success.
This role is for an initial period of one year at 0.8-1 FTE, (job share will be considered) with potential for extension. The majority of working time will be on site, at RCH and MCRI.
About your new team
Our group conducts cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing the diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of children who present to the hospital with common illnesses. We strive to better understand these conditions, the hospital experience for both patients and families, and to ensure that our practices are evidence-based and aligned with the highest standards.
Directly linked to the Royal Children’s Hospital Hospital-in-the-Home (HITH) department, our mission is to ensure children get home safely and quickly. Under the leadership of A/Prof Penelope Bryant, an Infectious Diseases physician and Head of HITH, the group includes clinicians, post-docs, and research assistants focused on a diverse range of clinical, non-clinical, and wet lab projects
**Your responsibilities include**:
Day to day co-ordination and management of clinical research studies
**Participant Recruitment & Consent**: Engage with patients and families on hospital wards to recruit participants for clinical trials.
**Patient & Family Follow-Up**: Ensure continuity of care and support for families involved in the research.
**Collaboration**: Work closely with team members, clinical staff, and research stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of studies.
**What we need from you**:
Degree/Honours qualification in Nursing with an appropriate level of experience in clinical research OR Degree/Honours in Science or related discipline with an appropriate level of experience in a clinical setting.
6+ years expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation, ideally in a hospital ward setting, or equivalent.
Experience in planning, conducting and coordination of clinical research projects and clinical trials.
Experience in data and database management, data collection and analysis.
Experience of randomised control trials.
What’s in it for you?.
**Maximise Your Pay**: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
**Flexible Working Options**: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements.
**Professional Growth**: We offer the opportunity to develop and drive your own research career.
**Supportive Environment**: While you’ll enjoy independence, you will have the full support of an experienced and passionate team.
**Impactful Work**: Contribute to research that directly improves the care and treatment of children.
**Work-Life Balance**: The role offers flexibility, with the possibility of job share and an initial one-year contract at 0.8-1 FTE.
**Employee Wellbeing**: Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program
Who we are
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.
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Position Description
**Applications close**: 20th January 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time