UWA Medical School

• Join a globally recognised team at the forefront of hypertension research, focused on improving outcomes for patients with cardiometabolic diseases through innovative clinical research.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Dobney Hypertension Centre (DHC) has been established by collaboration between the RPH Research Foundation, The University of Western Australia and the Royal Perth Hospital. The Dobney Hypertension Centre acts as a tertiary referral centre and manages all aspects of clinical hypertension with a specific focus on difficult to control, secondary, and resistant hypertension.

This position is based at Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation campus through the UWA Medical School. A core priority is medical and clinical research in the area of neurovascular hypertension and sympathetic nervous systems activation in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

About the opportunity

• Contribute to implementation and management of research project activities and undertake clinical assessments, perform experimental tests and assist with treatments and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care in the clinical research setting.
• Contribute to analysis of clinical research data and governance at RPH via Ethics, Safety Committees and the RPH Research Foundation and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards and GCP guidelines.

About you

• Nursing degree & AHPRA Registration
• Relevant nursing and clinical experience in a hospital or research environment.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care
• Ability to perform routine and complex clinical trial procedures in accordance with research protocols e.g. venepuncture, clinical assessments, laboratory sample processing, assistance with cardiovascular and neurovascular research techniques
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the conduct clinical research e.g. ICH-GCP Guidelines

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Clinical Research Nurse] - Level [6].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Derrin Brockman at derrin.brockman@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 11 February 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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