Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to 12 months
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,521.09 - $2,135.50 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ675617
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The Concord Haematology Department delivers world-class tertiary Haematology clinical care, supported by active clinical, translational, and basic research. As one of the largest Haematology Clinical Research Units in NSW, we have recruited over 1000 patients to more than 140 trials since 2005.
Our Clinical Research Unit is led by Dr Nicole Wong Doo (Director) and Jennifer Harman (Manager). Our unit is staffed by a Clinical Coordination Division of five Registered Nurses and five Clinical Research Coordinators, all with tertiary science qualifications. Our highly skilled Business Operations Division efficiently meet our regulatory and reporting obligations, and support the team in various high-level administrative functions, in clinical trials governance and financial management. Ten haematologist investigators are supported by several clinical research fellows.
Our broad portfolio with 28 currently recruiting trials and 32 trials in follow-up is particularly strong in trials in lymphoproliferative diseases. As a national leader in accessing emerging therapies, our unit has a high proportion of patients referred for clinical trial participation both within Sydney and across NSW and ACT.
In this role you will be required to:
- Assist with patient assessment for clinical trial eligibility, supporting recruitment activities and providing clear information to patients regarding trial requirements and treatments.
- Coordinate and conduct patient study visits, including arranging and performing diagnostic investigations within scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in eMR systems and ensure clinical trial data is up to date across all required databases (Self training on databases is required within the scope of the role).
- Coordinate the collection, processing, storage, and transport of pathology specimens in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements. Adequate training will be provided.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure required clinical data is available for data entry and central review.
- Participate in and coordinate monitoring visits with external sponsors, pharmaceutical companies, and research organisations.
- Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of clinical trial data to meet Sydney LHD and study-specific contractual obligations.
- Undertake primary responsibility for allocated clinical trials as both Lead and Backup Study Coordinator.
Act as the primary liaison and project coordinator for assigned studies, ensuring effective study conduct and stakeholder communication.
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For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
- Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Clinical Research/Clinical Trial experience is desirable.
- Ability to work Mon-Fri shifts with the potential for occasional overtime, to meet Blood sampling requirements. Flexible working hours between 0700 – 1730hrs.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month, Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Palak Shukla on (02) 9767 3822 or email at [email protected]
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Applications Close: 15 July 2026
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