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 appointment until August 2026
• Part time (up to 72 hours per fortnight), with consideration also given to lower EFT preferences, such as 0.4 or 0.5 EFT
• Research Nurse Level 2 (YU13)
• Working across Sandringham Hospital and The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Join Alfred Health’s Emergency Research Unit (ERU) as a Research Nurse. This role offers the chance to be involved in innovative research initiatives while advancing emergency care practices for the benefit of our patients and healthcare community.  

The Role

The Research Nurse provides a variety of high-quality research services to support the operations of the Emergency Research Unit. The Research Nurse performs a range of research and administration activities that play a critical role in supporting the delivery of project outcomes. The Research Nurse operates with a focus on excellence in process and judgment and provision of sound and timely research activities and support to emergency research and clinical staff. The role supports projects through a range of activities including day-to-day project coordination, patient recruitment and coordination, preparation of reports, HREC applications, regulatory documentation, liaison with research subjects and sites, handling stakeholder queries, and organising meetings. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of research outcomes by undertaking a range of research and administrative support tasks including facilitating development of research protocols under instruction from principal investigators, HREC submissions, patient recruitment, patient follow-ups, research data governance, assisting with reports, ethics and grant application and publications.
• Keep abreast of developments, activities and protocols in relevant research areas through liaison with staff and peers, reading relevant literature and attending meetings and seminars.
• Comply with established research methodology, policy, protocols, OHS and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and implement continuous improvement activities relating to research projects and quality assurance standards.
• Perform screening and recruiting of clinical trial subjects into identified research projects.
• Provide education to other team members/patient/families related to a specific research method, protocol, or program.
• Obtain and document all required clinical trial data information into required data collection systems (paper/electronic/online web-based databases) with excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain open and effective channels of communication with colleagues, research collaborators, and other stakeholders to support, facilitate, and enhance research objectives.

Why join us?

• Be part of a research-driven team committed to clinical excellence and innovation. 
• Access opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement. 
• Work alongside a dynamic team of healthcare and research professionals and have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the health system.

Key Capabilities

• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time and plan work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as the ability to exercise high levels of independence, judgement, and initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy and an understanding of confidentiality, privacy, and information handling principles.
• Well-developed written and verbal professional and academic communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to prepare a range of documentation for various audiences and the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes to complex issues.
• A high level of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience in learning and adopting new software packages as required.
• Foundational knowledge of research methods.
• Provide junior staff, graduates, students working in the unit with appropriate supervision, training and instruction in accordance with Alfred Health policies.
• Other ad hoc research activities will be undertaken commensurate with the role.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential 

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Commitment to research process and application to practice

Desirable

• Completed or working toward a postgraduate/Masters qualification with a Healthcare/ Research focus
• Previous experience in health-care research is desirable but not essential

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & 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

Application Process

Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and your relevant qualifications/experience, along with your resume.  

Be part of a team dedicated to improving emergency care through research and innovation.  

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

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jessica Cowan, Head of Operations, AEAC - [email protected] 

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 16th September 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