Research Nurse

Emeritus Research; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emeritus Research, a leading clinical trials centre in Australia, is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Research Nurse to join our growing team. You will implement and monitor trials, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure high standards of participant safety and ethical conduct.

The role requires a Registered Nurse with 2–3 years hospital or community experience, plus knowledge of GCP. Availability includes Monday to Saturday with evenings until 7pm.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with 2-3 years experience in a hospital or community setting.
• Experience in clinical research preferred but not essential.
• Experience in Respiratory and Endocrinology.
• Availability to work Monday - Saturday and evenings until 7pm.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to ethical research practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory guidelines is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement clinical trial activities as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality nursing care and monitor the safety and wellbeing of trial participants throughout the study.
• Conduct nursing assessments, administer investigational and standard of care medication, and monitor for adverse events.
• Collect, document, and manage clinical trial data in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise regularly with principal investigators, clinical trial co-ordinators, clinical trial pharmacy, clinical trial laboratory and all site staff to ensure seamless trial delivery.
• Support trial-related administrative activities, training, and mentoring of less-experienced research staff where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Independent working

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse licence

Job description

Keen to work in the most dynamic and exciting clinical trials centre in Australia?

Emeritus Research is seeking experienced and dedicated Clinical Trial Research Nurses to join our growing team delivering cutting edge clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated nurses with passion for research, innovation and high-quality patient care.

About Emeritus Research

Emeritus Research improves world health by expertly managing clinical trials that accelerate medical advancements. We partner with leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and have supported a wide range of trials bringing today’s medicines to market.

Privately owned and backed by an ambitious, supportive Board, Emeritus has the agility to innovate, adapt and grow. Over the past six years, we’ve expanded significantly in capacity, people and trial opportunities — while maintaining an unwavering focus on safety, quality and patient experience.

At Emeritus, every role plays a critical part in trial success, and every team member is valued for their expertise, ideas and solution‑focused mindset.

About the Role:

As a Clinical Trial Research Nurse, you play a vital role in the implementation of clinical trials for a variety of studies. You work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to ensure each trial is conducted efficiently, ethically, and to the highest standards of participant safety and care. You will be allocated specific portfolios to support and assist the wider clinical team in their daily functions.

What you might do in a typical day:

• Coordinate and implement clinical trial activities as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality nursing care and monitor the safety and wellbeing of trial participants throughout the study.
• Conduct nursing assessments, administer investigational and standard of care medication, and monitor for adverse events.
• Collect, document, and manage clinical trial data in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise regularly with principal investigators, clinical trial co-ordinators, clinical trial pharmacy, clinical trial laboratory and all site staff to ensure seamless trial delivery.
• Support trial-related administrative activities, training, and mentoring of less-experienced research staff where applicable.

The sort of person who will be a great fit for the role and our team is someone who:

• Quickly and easilyBuilds Rapportto deliver great customer focus and achieve comfortable working relationships
• Presents Confidently and Professionally, showing Compassionto participants
• Explainsthings to others in simple terms
• Ishighly Organizedyet Adaptableto changing demands
• Has an acute eye forDetail, to ensure accuracy and understands the importance ofAdherenceto processes and guidelines
• Takes Pridein their work, always striving for the highest standard and quality
• AnticipatesandPreventsproblems before they happen
• Engages with aCuriousnature toProblem Solveand work autonomously, but seeks direction when required

What do we need from you?

• Registered Nurse with at least 2-3 years experience in a hospital or community setting
• Experience in clinical research, preferred but not essential (but if you have exposure to industry sponsored clinical trials that would be great)
• Experience in Respiratory and Endocrinology
• Availability to work Monday - Saturday and evenings until 7pm
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to ethical research practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory guidelines is highly regarded.

A salary negotiable based on your experience and qualifications will be discussed.

We look forward to meeting you!

Please note, all applications will be assessedas they come in, and we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates.