Research Nurse

New Zealand Clinical Research; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

New Zealand Clinical Research in Auckland and across NZ seeks a dedicated NZ Registered Nurse for a part-time, 0.5 FTE role (20 hours/week) on a fixed-term basis for 3 months. The role blends clinical study activities with participant education and safety oversight.

You will conduct venepuncture and other nursing procedures, ensure accurate documentation, and support the study team while upholding participant rights and protocol compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be a dedicated NZ Registered nurse.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Venepuncture and IV certification experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given.
• Excellent clinical practice skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage timeframes.
• Experience as a Research Nurse would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: perform study-related activities including venepuncture, ECGs, monitor vital signs, and other study-specific procedures.
• Ensure proper collection and processing of biological samples per protocol and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with study protocol and ICH/GCP.
• Research: educate participants about study requirements, provide information, and advocate for participants.
• Assess participants prior to treatment, monitor during treatment, and complete follow-up per protocol.
• Record adverse events and serious adverse events during the trial.

Skills

Effective communication

VENEPUNCTURE

IV Certification

Clinical practice

Organisational skills

Research nurse experience

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Tools

Clinical equipment handling

Job description

Established in 2020 through the merger of Auckland Clinical Studies (ACS) and Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust (CCST), NZCR is at the forefront of early-phase clinical research in New Zealand. With over 35 years of combined research excellence, we have successfully completed 750 trials involving 15,000 participants, showcasing our commitment to advancing medical research. Our physician-led, world-class research units in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton conduct complex studies in both healthy participants and patient populations. Partnering with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, we deliver excellence in clinical research and explore potential new medicines. Recognizing the pivotal role of study participants, NZCR prioritizes their safety and comfort through detailed study information, expert clinical care, and comprehensive support services.

The Role

Part-Time 0.5 FTE, 20 Hours, Fixed Term 3 Months

Key tasks of this appealing role include:

Clinical

• Perform study related clinical activities i.e., venepuncture ECGs, monitor vital signs and perform other specialised nursing procedures as appropriate to the specific needs of the study and the individual subjects.
• To ensure biological samples are collected and processed as required for the study protocol and NZCR SOPs.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. These may include collation of study documents, faxing and photocopying of study documents, preparation of blood collection tubes.
• To ensure the safety and rights of the study participant is always protected.
• To ensure that all documentation is accurate and timely and is in accordance with the study protocol and ICH/GCP.

Research

• To educate the clinical study participants in the requirements of the study according to the study protocol.
• To support study participants who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the study participants’ advocate.
• To assess the study participant prior to trial treatment, monitor the study participant who has receive trial treatment and follow the study participant up on completion of trial treatment as required by the protocol.
• To report and record any adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) that occur whilst the study participant is being treated on a clinical trial.

Skills and Experience

• You must be a dedicated NZ Registered nurse.
• Exceptional communication skills – written and verbal.
• Venepuncture and IV certification experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given.
• Excellent clinical practice skills
• Good organisational skills – able to manage timeframes.
• Experience as a Research Nurse would be beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

When you join us, we offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career development which include:

• Boost Employee Benefits Programme: currently offering seventy‑seven benefits, such as gym memberships, discounts for Torpedo7 and more.
• Engage in a vibrant workplace within a rapidly expanding company, providing opportunities for continuous learning, personal growth, and success.

For more information about NZCR visit www.nzcr.co.nz.

To apply for this role, you MUST be a NZ resident with a valid work visa.

When you apply for this role, you are consenting to us sharing your information with our sister company, Optimal, where additional opportunities for career growth and development may arise.