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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, Medical Services Unit
• Salary:  RN/RM3 - $125,183 - $130,779 p.a.
• Employment: Full Time – Temporary Contract until 4 October 2026, with potential for Ongoing / Permanency

About Us:

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers a range of in-hospital, aged care, community, disability, and mental health services to the Limestone Coast community through a number of public hospitals and other health service sites located at Bordertown, Keith, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Mount Gambier, Naracoorte and Penola.

More about our Local Health Network and the health services we provide can be found on the SA Health website here.

About the Role:

As the Nurse Consultant – Clinical Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for the ongoing management and coordination of rural health research and implement clinical trials for regional LCLHN patients. You will contribute to operational practices and provide expertise in the development, coordination and implementation of research and administrative strategies to ensure the successful management of clinical trials and research activities.

You will work collaboratively with staff, medical officers, and patients to support the provision of safe, high quality service planning, engagement, and development of new service models to support the Local Health Network and its consumers.

The Nurse Consultant – Clinical Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in providing excellence in client-centred care and the success of clinical trial and research activities.

Overview:

Step into a transformative role as the Nurse Consultant – Clinical Research Coordinator, where you will be responsible for creating patient-centred care and partnerships and further building key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Working closely with the Executive Director Medical Services and Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you will ensure delivery of all operational and administration services related to clinical trials and research across the LCLHN.  

The Nurse Consultant – Clinical Research Coordinator, is responsible for implementing and managing clinical trials and research activities in line with LCLHN values, whilst demonstrating a patient-centred approach in all aspects of your work. You will be at the heart of shaping and supporting a dynamic clinical trial and research services across our Local Health Network.

You will play a crucial role in trials and research activities and delivery to regional patients in the Limestone Coast LHN.

About you:

The successful applicant must have appropriate degree and be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate.

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

• Proven ability to work autonomously and in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve research outcomes.

• Demonstrated competence in clinical trial procedures, including ECGs, venipuncture, IV drug administration.

• Experience in managing patient visits and clinical assessments.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex situations.

• Commitment to cultural safety and understanding of rural and remote health challenges.

• Sound knowledge of clinical research guidelines, medical terminology and quality improvement systems.

Why Join Us

• In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video  about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and friendly work environment with continuous professional and personal development opportunities
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide.
• Affordable and relaxing country lifestyle with regional city conveniences

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 899455

Enquiries

Jane Fuller
Nurse Consultant – Clinical Trials Coordinator
E-mail: Jane.Fuller@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Sunday 4 May 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

899455 Nurse Consultant Clinical Research Coordinator - Role Description.pdf

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