Clinical Research Nurse/Coordinator — Cardio Trials

University of Otago; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Otago in Ōtautahi, Christchurch invites applications for a Clinical Research Nurse/Coordinator to support investigator-led and commercial research projects at the Christchurch Heart Institute.

The role requires a scientific or nursing degree, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team, coordinating clinical, laboratory, and data aspects while ensuring compliance with GCP.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific or nursing discipline with relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical, laboratory, administrative, data and statistical requirements of investigator-led, collaborative and commercial research projects undertaken by the Christchurch Heart Institute (CHI).
• Explain study requirements, risks and benefits to participants and obtain written informed consent before any study procedures.
• Recruit and support participants to meet study targets and ensure study visits, follow-up and procedures are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Provide appropriate information, education and support to participants, family/whānau and carers, and remain accessible for study-related clinical and information requirements.
• Coordinate research activities with investigators, health professionals, primary care and other relevant services.
• Monitor and report screening, recruitment, study progress and participant outcomes as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Data management

Clinical research coordination

Time management

Education

Degree in science or nursing

Current practising certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheet software

Health information systems

Job description

The University of Otago in Ōtautahi, Christchurch invites applications for a Clinical Research Nurse/Coordinator to support investigator-led and commercial research projects at the Christchurch Heart Institute.

The role requires a scientific or nursing degree, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team, coordinating clinical, laboratory, and data aspects while ensuring compliance with GCP.