Title:  Cardiology Research Coordinator

Cardiology Services Clinical Research Coordinator 

• Permanent Full Time
• Box Hill Hospital
• 5 weeks annual leave + Salary Packaging + Salary + Super

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the cardiology department, in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.

The CRC will deliver the highest standard of care to all patients involved in clinical trials and their families, in partnership with members of the multidisciplinary/research team. The CRC will also be responsible for coordination, supervision and assistance with all relevant reporting to research ethics and governance organisations internally and externally where relevant.

The CRC will also be responsible for ensuring relevant registries are kept up to date e.g. VCOR and CIED. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registered Nurse Division 1 (General) with current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), leading to condition free registration in Australia. 
• Minimum 5 years post registration nursing experience demonstrating appropriate clinical assessment skills and delivery of patient care.
• Post graduate qualification in coronary care nursing with at least 3 years clinical nursing experience in cardiology, experience in cardiac catheter laboratory desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical drug/device trials including experience in negotiating and monitoring trial budgets/finances and responsibility for maintaining Human Research Ethics and Governance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Capacity to think analytically to critically review and redefine procedures and processes to generate improvements and efficiencies within research management work processes.  

Please see Position Description Document for further details. 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 

• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Jennifer Cooke

Contact Number: 9895 4836

Contact Email: jennifer.cooke@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 01/10/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day