Research Co-Ordinator

Job no: 907318

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary RN-2 $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 30/6/27 and part-time working 16 hours per week

About the Role

As a Research Nurse within the Cardiology Heart Research Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and delivering high-quality clinical trial activities. Reporting to the Nurse Lead Heart & Lung / Clinical Trial Manager and working closely with Study Principal Investigators, you'll be responsible for coordinating and conducting participant visits, scheduling procedures, and ensuring the highest standard of care and safety for trial participants and their families.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of innovative cardiovascular research that directly contributes to improving patient outcomes. You'll engage in participant recruitment, ethics applications, adverse event reporting, and liaise with the wider research and clinical team to ensure trials run smoothly and in accordance with national and international research standards. If you're passionate about advancing clinical research in a dynamic team environment, this is the role for you.

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced Cardiology Research Nurse with a strong clinical background and a passion for advancing cardiac care. You thrive in a dynamic research environment, working collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and leadership.

• Qualified and experienced – Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate and a Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Nursing Science, with at least 2 years' experience in cath labs or interventional cardiology programs.
• Clinical and research expertise – Skilled in phlebotomy, cannulation, ECGs, and delivering innovative care in acute or outpatient settings.
• Strong communicator and team player – Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to fostering team collaboration and staff development.
• Organised and adaptable – High-level initiative and flexibility, proficient in Microsoft Office, and capable of managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Marie Haydon

Position: Heart & Lung Program Nurse Manager

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 14 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 29 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time