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.

• Fixed Term Appointment - 12 Months
• Full-Time - 76 Hours Per Fortnight
• Classification: RN Grade 3 Research Nurse – Gr3B (YU13)
• Location: MAPrc, Level 4, 607 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Vic 3004

The Department

The Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre (MAPrc) is one of the largest and most impactful clinical research centres in Australia and is based at 607 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The centre has been a constant source of output in the areas of cutting-edge clinical research, innovation in clinical practice, and a strong voice of advocacy and understanding for people living with mental illness. For researchers aspiring to innovate treatments that have a meaningful impact on the community, MAPrc is the ideal environment. As a joint centre of Monash University and Alfred Health, MAPrc benefits from the Monash-Alfred synergy. Being based in the Alfred Hospital, MAPrc researchers are in the ideal setting to identify specific clinical problems or draw from the lived experience of service consumers to inform their research. We excel in the translation of cutting-edge science to world-class clinical trials and studies, aimed at making a transformative difference to people living with poor mental health.

The TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Research Unit focuses on translating cutting-edge neuroscience to clinical trials. The Unit aims to launch impactful research which includes 1) clinical trials to improve the therapeutic efficacy of non-invasive therapeutic brain stimulation using pharmacological facilitation of synaptic neuroplasticity and signal transmission and 2) Developing transdiagnostic treatment applications for therapeutic brain stimulation modalities by using neuroimaging biomarkers and causal networks to inform novel, individualised neurostimulation therapies.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to join the TMS Clinical Research Unit at MAPrc.

The Research Nurse will assist in the delivery of TMS, as well as contribute to the running of the associated clinical trials and administrative tasks. Training will be provided, if required, to enable the successful candidate to become familiar with the provision of TMS therapy. They will also be responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of patients to ensure that optimal clinical care is provided for all people under their care. The successful candidate will be tasked with the conduct of clinical measures, data collection and data entry/curation.

The Clinical Research Nurse will ensure that the integrity and quality of treatment protocols are maintained and conducted in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, HREC/RGO approvals, and Alfred Health policies and procedures, as well as ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.

Qualification & Experience Required

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Clinical experience in mental health nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in relation to conducting assessments and determining a person’s suitability for ongoing treatment and/or participation in a clinical trial.
• Strong and proven communication, interpersonal organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate positively in a team environment as well as work on own initiative without close supervision
• Ability to liaise and work with internal and external stakeholders including GPs, allied health, and other Alfred staff.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook

Desirable

• Experience in delivering TMS services.
• Clinical Trials experience and sound knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines
• Experience in administering clinical rating scales, in particular for depression.

Great Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (The Alfred only)
• Child care services(The Alfred only)

All enquires to Dr Lizzie Thomas on 03 9076 5172

Applications Close: 11pm Thursday, 07 December 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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.