The Opportunity
Vaccine Trials Group are looking for two Research Nurses to work in our vibrant team. The Research Nurses 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
- 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
This is a Full-time role, fixed term for 12 months with the opportunity for extension. Salary will be between $81,000 and $83,000 per annum plus access to generous salary packaging.
Your Experience
- Registered Nurse, currently registered with APHRA
- 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 Working with Children’s Check and a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title of the role you are applying for 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 Friday 29 March 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.