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.

• Part Time at 64 hrs per f/n
• Research Nurse Level 2 (YU13)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits!

The Department

The Department of Cardiology 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 Cardiology Department 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

An exciting opportunity exists for a part-time Registered Nurse to assist with cardiac clinical research. The position will involve clinical research with cardiac device studies, with a special interest in Cardiology - Structural Heart Interventions.

Qualifications / Experiences

• 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
• A minimum of 5 years of cardiovascular nursing experience
• 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.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

All enquiries to Tracey Shanks on (03) 9076 3269.

Applications close at 11.00pm on Tuesday 13th of May 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