Senior Clinical Research Nurse (uq)
Job posting number: #215160 (Ref:R-49062)
Job Description
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until 31 December 2027
Base salary will be in the range $91,658 - $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Based at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation (STARS) Building, near the Herston campus
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Research Clinician (Nursing) to provide clinical support to MRFF clinical trials in musculoskeletal injury. Reporting to JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEWProfessor Michele Sterling, you will assist with research related activities such as project setup and administration, participate recruitment and follow-up, data collection and database usage/support, and project progress reporting to Chief Investigators. You will achieve this through facilitating and maintaining close working relationships with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams and other key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
Monitoring participant health and medication dosage, liaising with the trial’s General Practitioners
Providing a high level of patient care to clinical trial participants
Liaise with Emergency Department research staff across a number of hospitals in Brisbane and Sydney to facilitate patient recruitment to enter clinical trials
Collecting data, participant questionnaires and performing study specific assessments
Performing data entry and maintenance of study specific clinical trial management systems
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
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About You
An undergraduate degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Evidence of registration with AHPRA as a Nurse
Prior experience in clinical trials.
Proficiency with clinical trial management systems or an ability to acquire this knowledge quickly, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements for clinical trials and clinical research.
Maintain the ability to adhere to confidentiality laws and use tact and discretion in communicating around sensitive and confidential issues.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team with competing timelines; and to effectively communicate with staff of all levels, both internal and external to the organisation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Well-organised, methodical and self-motivated.
Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Michele Sterling at m.sterling@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49062).