Clinical Research Nurse

• Full time, ongoing role
• Salary commensurate with experience: Professional Level 5 $80,037 - $91,930 plus super
• Generous salary packaging options available

About Cerulea
Cerulea Clinical Trials delivers ophthalmic clinical trials for Australian and international biopharmaceutical and medtech companies and is the home of investigator-initiated studies for the Centre for Eye Research Australia.

We are a fully owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of CERA and share its vision of a world free from vision loss and blindness.

We are committed to delivering the best clinical trial experience for participants, clinicians, and sponsors for discoveries that will become therapies on world markets.

To learn more about our work, please visit our website. 

The role
The Clinical Research Nurse is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of Clinical Trial Assistants, Clinical Trial Coordinators, Research Nurses, and Ophthalmologists. In this position, you will be actively involved in conducting clinical trials that investigate innovative therapies for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, uveitis, corneal disorders, and other retinal and vitreous diseases.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collect biospecimens from research participants as per project protocol, prepare samples for storage/shipping, and ensure adherence to proper handling procedures
• Conduct participant assessments, monitor safety and administer study treatments as per study protocol
• Identify, recruit, and schedule participants for clinical research, ensuring that only appropriate participants are screened/registered according to eligibility criteria
• Coordinate designated clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Sponsor requirements
• Collaborate with Trial Coordinators, Researchers, and Principal Investigators to facilitate clinical trials, including performing administrative tasks related to the operational activities of these trials
• Monitor and provide updates on trial budgets, including invoicing for payments as required
• Accurate collection and entry of study data into both hard copy and electronic Case Report Forms.

Your skills and experience

• Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and registration with AHPRA (mandatory)
• Demonstrated proficient clinical skills with a capacity to learn new techniques and procedures  
• Experience in clinical trial research and a familiarity with research guidelines and regulations is desirable
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with a diverse array of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to documentation guidelines accurately and consistently
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with a wide range of patients, particularly elderly patients, ensuring effective and compassionate communication and care
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work under pressure to ensure efficient and effective service delivery while remaining flexible and focused
• A solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to working collaboratively with others and fostering a supportive team environment.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

About CERA
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a not-for-profit and an international leader in eye research with real world impact. We are an independent Medical Research Institute closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne within the discipline of ophthalmology in the Department of Surgery, Melbourne Medical School. Our staff and students are located at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and 200 Victoria Parade. 

To learn more about our work, please visit our website. 

Employee benefits

• Family-friendly workplace with flexible working
• Supportive culture which encourages career development and fosters innovation
• Generous salary packaging options including general expenses, meals and entertainment and novated car leasing (Salary packaging allows staff to reduce the amount of tax they pay, thereby increasing their take home salary)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Weekly fruit boxes in the office.

How to apply
Submit a current resume and cover letter that details your interest and suitability for the role. You are not required to provide a cover letter, but you will be asked to provide brief answers to some questions as part of the application process. 

For more information about the role, please download the position description here or contact hr@cera.org.au. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with CALD backgrounds, people with a disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and women and gender diverse people.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team.

The role will remain open until we find a suitable candidate and applications will be reviewed regularly throughout the process.