Research Nurse / Midwife - Childrens
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About Us - Monash Children’s Clinical Trials Centre
Monash Children’s Clinical Trials Centre actively leads and participates in multicentre clinical trials and observational studies. The unit coordinates research in various therapeutic areas.
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for advancing paediatric care through clinical research? Monash Kids Research is seeking a dedicated Research Nurse to join our team and play a key role in the coordination and delivery of clinical trials that make a difference in the lives of children and families.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our research team. We have multiple position options available, including a secondment opportunity.
About the Role
As a Research Nurse (Level 2) you will be responsible for the management and conduct of clinical trials. You will contribute to the successful conduct of paediatric clinical trials within the Monash Kids Research unit. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, ethical, and compliant care and data collection in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and national ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Understand and implement clinical trial protocols and requirements for allocated studies.
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Assist with trial set-up, recruitment, assessments, and follow-up of participants.
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Support non-clinical coordinators with clinical components of assigned studies.
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Maintain the resuscitation cart and ensure readiness for emergency use.
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Ensure all research activity aligns with legal, ethical, and scientific standards, including TGA and NHMRC guidelines.
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Contribute to the preparation and presentation of study progress reports.
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Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders such as trial investigators, clinical trial units, and pharmacy, pathology, and radiology departments.
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Coordinate with external partners including pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and general practitioners.
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Occasionally work outside of standard business hours for specific trial procedures such as pharmacokinetic sampling.
About You
You are a collaborative and detail-oriented nurse with a strong interest in clinical research. You will have demonstrable experience in working collaboratively with key agencies, within the scope of relevant legislation and professional guidelines and are an excellent communicator, able to work independently and contribute to a resilient team. You have experience in the development and review of standard operating protocols, liaising with external agencies, participating in patient recruitment and adverse event reporting (as required) in consultation with the management team. In addition to this, you will also have:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse.
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Experience in clinical trials or research coordination.
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Sound knowledge of GCP and clinical research ethics.
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Familiarity with research governance and regulatory requirements.
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The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Attention to detail skill and be able to rigorously adhere to relevant documentation standards
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Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with external research organisations, sites and stakeholders
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Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as consulting and collaborating with others to deliver outcomes
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Be outcome focused with ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
What You’ll Love About Working With Us
You will receive excellent support including regular supervision, opportunities to observe and consultations with clinical experts. You will also be part of a highly committed compassionate team as well as:
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Be part of a service that values you and all you bring to the counsellor/advocate role.
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Strong focus on self-care
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Work in a team with a diverse range of experience for you to draw on
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Receive evidence based training providing you the skills to be a competent counsellor in this specialist field
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Be part of an expanding service with multiple projects focusing on improving service delivery and the client experience
Why Monash Health?
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service, and Monash Kids Research is at the forefront of child and adolescent clinical trials in Australia. Join a passionate, supportive, and innovative team committed to improving paediatric health outcomes through evidence-based research.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Kanan Sharma, Manager on (03) 8572 3581.
Research Nurse/ Midwife Level 2 Position Description can be found here
Position Description Attachment can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close July 15th, 2025.