Research Nurse

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Exciting Opportunity: Dual Appointment as Research Nurse and Clinic/Research Nurse

• Dual Fixed-Term Part Time appointment (32 hrs/fn in Research Nurse & 32 hrs/fn in Clinic/Research Nurse)
• Level 3 Research Nurse (YX13)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The 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)

The Roles

The Research Nurse (COPD and PHT) is a part time position to support clinical research undertaken by the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Service and Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT) Service. The Research Nurse (COPD and PHT) will work closely with the Respiratory Medicine consultants and clinic nurses involved in clinical patient management to facilitate trials.

The Research Nurse (COPD and PHT) is to assist with the coordination and running of various investigator-initiated research projects and clinical trials being conducted by the Alfred COPD and PHT clinical teams. The Research Nurse will ensure the recruitment and retention of research participants as well as excellent data collection and management in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice Standards and adherence to clinical trial protocols.

The Research Nurse will also liaise with the relevant Principal Investigator and Sub investigators, facilitating the submission of Health Human Research Ethics Committee Ethics (HREC) and Governance Submissions, budgets and progress reports. The Research Nurse will also liaise as necessary with the CRO Monitors and other relevant staff as required for the studies they are involved in.

The Research Nurse (COPD and PHT) is responsible for the recruitment, scheduling, assessment and monitoring of participants enrolled in sponsored and investigator initiated clinical trials and research studies, at the same time using a range of administration, research, and educational skills to ensure best practice in the management of these studies adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registered by AHPRA

Desirable

• Previous research / clinical trial experience desirable.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! 
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• 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 enquiries regarding this position, please contact Natasha Smallwood, Director Respiratory Medicine on [email protected] or Trevor Williams, Program Director Heart & Lung on [email protected].

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 22nd July 2026.

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.