Research Nurse

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Part Time 12-month Position (32hrs per f/n)
• Level 2 - Research Nurse YU13
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department
The Department of Cardiology provides a complete range of cardiology services covering General Cardiology, Heart Failure, Structural Heart and Arrhythmia specialities and undertakes clinical research activities in affiliation with Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The Cardiology Department is involved in a large number of international and local clinical trials from Phase 1 first in human to Phase 3 randomised controlled trials investigating newly developed drugs and devices for clinical use in Cardiovascular medicine.

The Role
Department of Cardiology is seeking a part time research nurse to work in A/Prof James Shaw's team.

Duties include but not limited to, assisting in screening and recruiting subjects into a clinical research study, completing study related procedures and documentation and entering data into online web-based systems. In conjunction, the successful applicant will assist in study specific clinical care and communicate effectively with patients, staff, sponsors and study personnel. The successful applicant will gain valued exposure to the Cardiology department, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hyperlipemia and build upon their excellent clinical knowledge, familiarising themselves with device and drug research within the department.

Administrative work is also required in relation to study drug/devices, with the relevant training to be provided.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Diploma in Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent certification)
• Certification in research Good Clinical Practice
• Certification in Safe transport of Infectious Substances by air course. CASA approved. 

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of cardiovascular nursing experience
• Research experience, including a demonstrated capacity to produce measurable research outcomes
• Experience in project management is preferred but not essential
• Experience in industry and/or experience with professional societies would be an advantage.
• Experience in the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee and Grant applications would be an advantage is preferred but not essential

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Renee Vandernet: 90765759, r.vandernet@alfred.org.au.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Saturday 31 January 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.