Clinical Research Nurse

About the Role 
The Swinburne University of School of Health Sciences are looking for a Registered Nurse to join their team.

As the Clinical Research Nurse, you will be responsible for the wellbeing of clinical trial participants and will assist with the day-to-day running of research projects within the School of Health Sciences. Working both autonomously and as part of the broader research team, this role is responsible for performing clinical procedures including blood and other biological sample collection and assessment, vital sign monitoring, adverse event monitoring, and data collection and entry.

In addition, you will monitor participant behaviour and wellbeing and assist with medical interventions, and the management of investigational medical products. In this role you will also undertake planning and preparatory work, contribute to participant recruitment and scheduling, the preparation of study documents, and assist in maintaining safety within the School of Health Sciences research facilities.


About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Be proficient in the performance of venipuncture and cannulation and able to perform 12-lead ECG.
• Have experience performing, monitoring and documenting assessment of medical history, behaviour, head-to-toe vital signs, urinalysis and adverse events.
• Have experience dispensing and administering scheduled medications/drugs and be willing to administer Schedule 8 and 9 substances in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements (training can be provided).
• Have a high level of interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication.
• Have a demonstrated ability to work as directed, with thoroughness and attention to detail in terms of participant/patient care and testing protocols

Please see the Position Description for a full list of skills and experience.


Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1), with current AHPRA registration.
• A valid Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to or upon commencement)
• A current certificate of TransCelerate recognized Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training (or ability to obtain prior to or upon commencement).
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a National Police Check prior to commencing in the role.

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. 


To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au


Applications Close: Friday 4 April 2025

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).


Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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