Research Nurse

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• 12-month fixed term appointment
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Research Nurse Level 2 (YU13) or Medical Scientist Grade 1 Year 1-7 (RX1-RX7)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Medical Oncology Unit provides co-ordinated multidisciplinary management for adult patients with malignancies. An important component of this care are the Clinical Trial/Research activities we participate in, which enable us to offer forthcoming and novel investigational treatments to our patients.

Alfred Cancer Trials (ACT) conducts phase I, II and III trials, and is a participating member of both National and International Clinical Trials Groups, incorporating both pharmaceutical industry sponsored and investigator driven studies across a wide range of tumour types.

The Role

The position is with the Alfred Cancer Trials team and is as a key resource for the research Study Coordinators, Haematology Oncology Day Centre (HOC) nurses and principal investigators, in the care of research patients in HOC and outpatient areas at Alfred Health. The position will provide clinical nurses in HOC, support and education in caring for clinical trial participants, ensuring adherence with clinical trial protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). The position will also provide the Study Coordinators, skilled clinical support, leading excellence in patient care.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Nursing

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via APHRA with a minimum of 3 years post graduate oncology/haematology nursing experience
• Degree level of education or other relevant further education
• ADAC accredited 
• Skilled in IV cannulation and collection of trial specimens from participants 

Medical Scientist

• Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Applied Science
• Knowledge of key concepts of Cancer Biology
• Biomedical research laboratory experience
• Understanding of clinical medical terminology
• Current GCP certification and understanding of GCP principles
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Life Sciences 

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & 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 Micheleine Uhe, Clinical Research Manager - m.uhe@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 3rd October 2025.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au