Clinical Research Nurse
Full time, ongoing role
Salary commensurate with experience: Professional Level 5 $81,638 - $+3,76+ plus super
Generous salary packaging options available
About Cerulea
Cerulea Clinical Trials delivers ophthalmic clinical trials for Australian and international biopharmaceutical and medtech companies and is the home of investigator-initiated studies for the Centre for Eye Research Australia.
We are a fully owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of CERA and share its vision of a world free from vision loss and blindness.
We are committed to delivering the best clinical trial experience for participants, clinicians, and sponsors for discoveries that will become therapies on world markets.
To learn more about our work, please visit our website.
The role
The Clinical Research Nurse is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of Clinical Trial Assistants, Clinical Trial Coordinators, Research Nurses, and Ophthalmologists. In this position, you will be actively involved in conducting clinical trials that investigate innovative therapies for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, uveitis, corneal disorders, and other retinal and vitreous diseases.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Collect biospecimens from research participants as per project protocol, prepare samples for storage/shipping, and ensure adherence to proper handling procedures
Conduct participant assessments, monitor safety and administer study treatments as per study protocol
Identify, recruit, and schedule participants for clinical research, ensuring that only appropriate participants are screened/registered according to eligibility criteria
Coordinate designated clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Sponsor requirements
Collaborate with Trial Coordinators, Researchers, and Principal Investigators to facilitate clinical trials, including performing administrative tasks related to the operational activities of these trials
Monitor and provide updates on trial budgets, including invoicing for payments as required
Accurate collection and entry of study data into both hard copy and electronic Case Report Forms.
Your skills and experience
Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and registration with AHPRA (mandatory)
Demonstrated proficient clinical skills with a capacity to learn new techniques and procedures
Experience in clinical trial research and a familiarity with research guidelines and regulations is desirable
Highly developed interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with a diverse array of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to documentation guidelines accurately and consistently
Proven ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with a wide range of patients, particularly elderly patients, ensuring effective and compassionate communication and care
Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective service delivery while remaining flexible and focused
A solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environment.
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
About CERA
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade.
To learn more about our work, please visit our website.
Employee benefits
Family-friendly workplace with flexible working
Supportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovation
Generous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Leave loading of 17.5%
Annual flu vaccinations
Weekly fruit boxes in the office.
How to apply
Submit a current resume that demonstrates your experience as it relates to the role. You are not required to provide a cover letter, but you will be asked to provide brief answers to some questions as part of the application process.
For more information about the role, please download the position description here or contact hr@cera.org.au.
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Salary commensurate with experience: Professional Level 5 $81,638 - $+3,76+ plus super
Generous salary packaging options available
About Cerulea
Cerulea Clinical Trials delivers ophthalmic clinical trials for Australian and international biopharmaceutical and medtech companies and is the home of investigator-initiated studies for the Centre for Eye Research Australia.
We are a fully owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of CERA and share its vision of a world free from vision loss and blindness.
We are committed to delivering the best clinical trial experience for participants, clinicians, and sponsors for discoveries that will become therapies on world markets.
To learn more about our work, please visit our website.
The role
The Clinical Research Nurse is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of Clinical Trial Assistants, Clinical Trial Coordinators, Research Nurses, and Ophthalmologists. In this position, you will be actively involved in conducting clinical trials that investigate innovative therapies for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, uveitis, corneal disorders, and other retinal and vitreous diseases.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Collect biospecimens from research participants as per project protocol, prepare samples for storage/shipping, and ensure adherence to proper handling procedures
Conduct participant assessments, monitor safety and administer study treatments as per study protocol
Identify, recruit, and schedule participants for clinical research, ensuring that only appropriate participants are screened/registered according to eligibility criteria
Coordinate designated clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Sponsor requirements
Collaborate with Trial Coordinators, Researchers, and Principal Investigators to facilitate clinical trials, including performing administrative tasks related to the operational activities of these trials
Monitor and provide updates on trial budgets, including invoicing for payments as required
Accurate collection and entry of study data into both hard copy and electronic Case Report Forms.
Your skills and experience
Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and registration with AHPRA (mandatory)
Demonstrated proficient clinical skills with a capacity to learn new techniques and procedures
Experience in clinical trial research and a familiarity with research guidelines and regulations is desirable
Highly developed interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with a diverse array of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to documentation guidelines accurately and consistently
Proven ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with a wide range of patients, particularly elderly patients, ensuring effective and compassionate communication and care
Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective service delivery while remaining flexible and focused
A solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environment.
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
About CERA
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade.
To learn more about our work, please visit our website.
Employee benefits
Family-friendly workplace with flexible working
Supportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovation
Generous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Leave loading of 17.5%
Annual flu vaccinations
Weekly fruit boxes in the office.
How to apply
Submit a current resume that demonstrates your experience as it relates to the role. You are not required to provide a cover letter, but you will be asked to provide brief answers to some questions as part of the application process.
For more information about the role, please download the position description here or contact hr@cera.org.au.