Clinical Research Nurse
An exciting opportunity exists for Clinical Research Nurse - BRAVE CHIP Study.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 10 October 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ590399
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Royal North Shore Hospital Emergency Department
What you'll be doing
This role is for a dedicated Research Nurse embedded within RNSH Emergency Department with the primary role of coordinating the BRAVE-CHIP pilot trial.
What is the BRAVE-CHIP?
The “BRAVE-CHIP” pathway is a new model of care that applies contemporary rib fracture treatment with early regional anaesthesia techniques to accelerate a patients’ transition into virtual care following presentation to the Emergency Department with fractured ribs.
The BRAVE-CHIP pilot clinical trial will assess whether the “BRAVE-CHIP” pathway can have an impact on hospital length of stay whilst preserving pain management and respiratory support goals for our patients with rib fractures.
The Research Nurse will assist with study enrolment, up-skilling of study champions, notification of enrolments to all participating teams and will coordinate the required follow-up of outcome measures for both Virtual Care patients and those admitted into the hospital under the Trauma Service. Additionally, they will be the primary study database manager.
Further, the position will encompass all the various phases of research development leading to a positive educational experience for the incumbent RN. This aids in meeting the goal of developing increased capability and capacity within our organisation.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- An understanding of the Good Clinical Practice principles of clinical research. Prior experience with clinical research.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team..
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For role related queries or questions contact Christopher Partyka on Christopher.Partyka@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have
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Applications Close: 23 July 2025
Tentative Interview Dates: 29 July 2025
