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. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Structural Heart Research Nurse 
• Level 3 Research Nurse (YX13)
• Full Time Fixed Term (80 hours per fortnight)
• Great staff benefits!
• Located at The Alfred

The Department

The Department of Cardiology (Heart Centre) provides a complete range of cardiology services covering General Cardiology, Heart Failure, Structural Heart and Arrhythmia specialities and undertakes clinical research activities in affiliation with Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The Department of Cardiology is involved in a large number of international and local clinical trials from Phase 1 first in human to Phase 3 randomised controlled trials investigating newly developed drugs and devices for clinical use in cardiovascular medicine
The Role

This position involves all aspects of clinical research from the feasibility stage, startup including budget negotiations, in conjunction with HREC /RGO submissions, recruitment and patient management through all studies to study close out. The role will be supported by the Senior Clinical Research Manager and the Principal Investigators involved in the studies.  

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Diploma in Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent certification)
• Certification in research Good Clinical Practice
• Research experience, including a demonstrated capacity to produce measurable research outcomes
• Experience in cardiac catheter laboratory is preferred but not essential
• Experience in project management is preferred but not essential
• Experience in industry and/or experience with professional societies would be an advantage.
• Experience in the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee and Grant applications would be an advantage.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Tracey Shanks or Renee Vandernet on (03) 9076 3269.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 8th October 2025.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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