Clinical Trial Coordinator
Would you like a new challenge?
The Cardiology Department has position for a clinical trial coordinator to work with existing trials and opportunities to join new trials.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 28 June 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ579635
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.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital Department of Cardiology
What you'll be doing
The Research Nurse will work in a team environment, managing a caseload of patients participating in trials within the research portfolio of Senior Cardiologist, Professor Geoffrey Tofler in the Department of Cardiology RNSH. The primary purpose of the Research Nurse, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Senior Research Coordinator Cardiology, will be to plan, initiate, and conduct clinical research for the Triggered Acute Risk Prevention (TARP) Study. This exciting new clinical trial will evaluate a strategy which empowers individuals to recognise stressors (triggers) and respond appropriately to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The Research Nurse will ensure the research is conducted in accordance with protocol, policy, legislation, ethical requirements and guidelines for evidence based clinical practice to achieve high quality data for research.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Nurse Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with at least 3 years' experience working as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in or working knowledge of clinical research, including the conduct of clinical trials.
- Experience in or working knowledge of research ethics and governance approval processes, GCP guidelines, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and associated legal and regulatory guidelines as it relates to the conduct of research in the NSW public health system.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to facilitate interaction with a range of stakeholders such as clinical trial sponsors, patients/ participants, study investigators and other clinical trials staff.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gemma Figtree on Gemma.Figtree@health.nsw.gov.au or 0403 768 791
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 . 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.
Applications Close: 11 June 2025
