The Opportunity:
Vaccine Trials Group are looking for a Research Nurse to work in our vibrant team. The Research Nurse will work alongside the Clinical Research Fellows, other Research Nurses and Research Assistants, with direct supervision by the Clinical Research Manager and the Director of the Vaccine Trials Group, to deliver high quality research projects. This includes trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, predominantly within the research field of vaccines and vaccine preventable disease which includes investigator led studies, funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Department of Health and other funders.
The Role:
- Undertake ethic submissions of research proposals
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies for research projects
- Collection of study related data and any samples according to each study protocol and adherence with GCP guidelines
- Responsible for clinical research duties and achieving successful outcomes
- Documenting and reporting on quality assurance
- Work across all stakeholders to delivery high quality research projects
- Presentations at conferences, publications and new qualifications and skills
The Experience:
- Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (WA)
- Minimum three years experience
- Previous research experience
- Previous clinical trials experience
- Sound computer skills - Microsoft word/excel/access
- Proven excellent and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to be self-directed
- Immunisation Certification and experience
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Working With Children’s Check prior to commencement.
This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Salary: $80,000 to $83,000 per annum with access to generous salary packaging.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Jennifer Kent
Email: jennifer.kent@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 7 February 2019
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.