Clinical Research Coordinator

In this foundational role, you will work with senior nursing, medical, and allied health staff to develop and deliver the research mentoring program. You will create opportunities for nurses and midwives to generate new knowledge and translate evidence to create meaningful patient outcomes. In this role, you will be working closely with international research leaders and supported by university and clinical leadership and the Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ548278

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

What you'll be doing
The Translation Research Specialist is a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre team responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Research Mentoring Program.  

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
2. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners' Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with post registration qualification relevant to the speciality and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of the post graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
3. Experience or evidence of engagement in the development, delivery, and evaluation of research or education activity.
4. High-level written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate with senior clinicians, managers, and executives.
5. Demonstrated capacity for leadership and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a commitment to excellence in nursing practice and research.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Eamon Merrick on Eamon.Merrick@health.nsw.gov.au or 0481 590 890.

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.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Applications Close: 31 January 2025

Tentative Interview date: 3 February 2025