Clinical Research Nurse

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northern Sydney Local Health District seeks a dedicated Research Nurse to join the Royal North Shore Emergency Department on a temporary part-time basis. You will support study enrolment, up-skill study champions and coordinate follow-up of outcomes for both Virtual Care and admitted patients.

You will also act as the primary study database manager and contribute to developing research capability within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice principles; prior clinical research experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study enrolment and coordinate enrolments with participating teams.
• Upskill study champions and ensure timely notification of enrolments.
• Coordinate follow-up of outcome measures for Virtual Care and Trauma Service.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Communication skills

Clinical research experience

Job description

This is a Unique and Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth in a Supportive Team Environment in ED.

Employment Type

Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$41.23 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week

19

Requisition ID

REQ696354

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Emergency Department.

What You'll Be Doing

This role is for a dedicated Research Nurse embedded within RNSH Emergency Department.

The Research Nurse will assist with study enrolment, up-skilling of study champions, notification of enrolments to all participating teams and will coordinate the required follow-up of outcome measures for both Virtual Care patients and those admitted into the hospital under the Trauma Service. Additionally, they will be the primary study database manager.

Further, the position will encompass all the various phases of research development leading to a positive educational experience for the incumbent RN. This aids in meeting the goal of developing increased capability and capacity within our organisation.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• An understanding of the Good Clinical Practice principles of clinical research. Prior experience with clinical research.

For role related queries or questions contact Mark Gillett on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close

13 October 2026

Tentative Interview Date

Week Commencing 19 October 2026