Research Nurse

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed term – 12 months
• Part time – 64 hours per fortnight
• Level 3 Research Nurse – YX13
• Alfred location
• Staff benefits

DEPARTMENT:

Respiratory Medicine has a unique and comprehensive spectrum of expertise in Australia across clinical and basic allergy and advanced adult lung diseases, including severe asthma, emphysema, interstitial lung diseases, sleep apnoea, cystic fibrosis (CF; State Centre of Excellence) and lung transplantation. It comprises of four Clinical Services, supported by the Bronchoscopy Service and the Physiology Service (including the Lung Function Laboratory).

POSITION:

Part time Research Nurse in the Cystic Fibrosis Service.  The primary role will be the clinical aspect of designated research trials as directed by the Head of Cystic Fibrosis Service. 

The role would incorporate obtaining patient consent, blood collection and recording of these patients for the ongoing research work being undertaken in the service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia
• Clinical trial experience would be desirable.
• Minimum 5 years acute nursing experience
• 1 year respiratory and/or cardiovascular nursing experience
• Clinical research experience an advantage

​​​​​​​BENEFITS:

• Salary packaging
• Novated leasing
• Onsite gym
• Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking

Enquiries to Prof Peter Wark, RES2 Service Head 03 9076 2315.

Applications close at 11 pm Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au