Clinical Research Nurse

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney seeks a dedicated Research Nurse embedded in the Royal North Shore Emergency Department to support study enrolment and data management. You will coordinate follow-up and ensure accurate entry of outcomes for Virtual Care patients and hospital admissions under trauma services.

The role emphasizes Good Clinical Practice, team collaboration, and educational development of clinical staff within a dynamic ED environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in clinical research or trial coordination.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study enrolment and up-skilling of study champions.
• Notify enrolments to participating teams and coordinate follow-up of outcome measures.
• Act as primary study database manager and oversee data integrity.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

AHPRA registration

Job description

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

Employment Type:TemporaryPart 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.

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

NSW Health is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 13 October 2026

Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026