At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative sexual health research and improve patient care in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Cairns Sexual Health Service, renowned for its clinical research excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous superannuation, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a culturally diverse region.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sexual health while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Advanced clinical nursing expertise and a passion for research.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Make the move. Make a difference. Where research meets real world care. Join Cairns Sexual Health Service as a Clinical Nurse (Research) and contribute to innovative sexual health research across the region. In this temporary opportunity, you will coordinate an established research portfolio, develop new research initiatives, and work with clinical and public health partners to deliver evidence-based outcomes. Your work will help improve patient care, influence clinical practice, and support the growth of a nationally recognised research program.
About us: The Cairns Sexual Health Service provides specialist sexual health and blood-borne virus services across the Cairns and Hinterland region. Renowned for its strong clinical research culture, the service maintains an established and successful research portfolio with a national and international reputation for excellence. Through innovative research and evidence-based practice, the team is committed to improving health outcomes and advancing sexual health care across Far North Queensland.
About your opportunity: In this position you will:
- Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning and evaluation to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.
- Provide advice, education and support to patients and the families of patients involved in research and clinical trials to facilitate informed decision making.
- Undertake and participate in participant screening, recruitment, enrolment, randomisation, follow-up and supervision in association with the Principal Investigator and other study personnel according to protocol-specific criteria.
- Coordinate safe and quality conduct of clinical trials within the Cairns Sexual Health Service, ensuring programmatic compliance with quality/regulatory requirements including but not limited to the National Clinical Trial Governance Framework (NCTGF), NHMRC and Queensland Government standards, and identify opportunities for continuous improvements and innovation.
What we offer: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment. Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Clinical Nurse (Research) in Cairns employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
