Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clinical Research Nurse - Emergency Department
Lead and coordinate cutting-edge research in a fast-paced emergency department while directly improving patient care and outcomes.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until January 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $58.83 - $60.76 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ629931
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Closing: Sunday, 11th January 2026
Interview Date: Interviews scheduled for Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Where You’ll Be Working
The John Hunter Hospital Emergency Department is a fast-paced, Level 6 tertiary referral service providing care to some of the region’s most complex patients. You’ll join a highly collaborative, team-focused environment where respect, continuous learning, and multidisciplinary partnerships are prioritised, ensuring staff thrive while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
About the Role
This new Clinical Research Nurse position blends advanced clinical practice with research leadership in a dynamic emergency setting. You will coordinate and deliver research studies, screen and recruit eligible patients, ensure protocol adherence, manage study data, and support bedside staff to integrate research into everyday practice. You’ll also liaise with investigators, clinicians, managers, and external partners, contributing to ethics, governance, and study monitoring.
From day one, you’ll be supported to embed a strong research culture within the ED. Structured orientation, mentoring from senior clinicians and researchers, and access to ongoing professional development will help you grow in the role. This is a unique opportunity to influence how research is delivered in a high-performing department, champion evidence-based practice, and support innovation that directly improves patient care.
About You
You are authorised to practice by AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and are eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes. You are an experienced Emergency Department nurse with strong clinical credibility and the ability to practice autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You bring excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills, along with a sound understanding of evidence-based practice, ethical research, and governance processes.
Prior experience in clinical research, study coordination, or data management is highly desirable, as is confidence in mentoring and supporting staff involvement in research. A genuine curiosity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for advancing emergency care through research will enable you to grow into this role and help foster a sustainable research culture in the ED.
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Richards on Julie.Richards@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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