Research Nurse
- Benefit from paid maternity and parental leave
- Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay
- Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave (full-time staff)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital - Intensive Care Unit
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Research Coordinator’s role is to promote and co-ordinate research activity within the Intensive Care Service under the direction of the Director of Intensive Care Service and the Clinical Lead Specialist assigned to oversee research. This role includes the assessment and evaluation of potential research program participants to determine if they are eligible for the programs’ various research projects. The research coordinator will also be responsible for the evaluation of new research programs in liaison with the research clinical lead specialist and the smooth implementation of new projects into the Intensive Care Service. The role also includes provision of ongoing education for study participants and the multi-disciplinary Intensive Care team.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Registration: Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA. Post Graduate qualifications in nursing research, Critical Care Nursing or similar experience and expertise. Previous experience in medical research with knowledge of clinical trials, patient recruitment and ethical considerations.
- Excellent oral and written communication, coaching and facilitation skills, with ability to demonstrate attention to detail
- •Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of word, excel and the use of hospital-based information technology systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative as well as to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail.
- Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy.
- Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem solving, formulating new approaches and implementing comprehensive change programs and improvement strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor outcomes.
Requisition ID: REQ569816
Applications Close: 7th July 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Dr David Bowen on 0423 934 867 or at David.Bowen@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).
