About the role

Mater Mother’s Hospital are hiring a Clinical Nurse / Midwife to lead the DEFENCE research study. This is a maximum-term contract for 15 months, working 34 hours per week.

Salary range: $ $54.44 - $58.30 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing
Reporting directly to our Assistant Director of Clinical Services, the Research Nurse / Midwife will play a crucial role in the two-phase implementation-effectiveness multicentred research study (DEFENCE study) aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and implementation of the SAFET bundle intervention to prevent medical device-related pressure injuries in critically ill patients. The Research Nurse / Midwife will work closely with the research team, healthcare providers, and key stakeholders to co-develop site-specific implementation strategies, implement the SAFET bundle intervention and evaluate its impact on clinical outcomes. The purpose of this role is to support data collection, analysis and implementation of a bundle and will provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for neonates admitted to Mater Neonatal Critical care unit (NCCU) who require specialised neonatal care. This includes supporting some of the smallest patients, to patients with surgical conditions requiring invasive procedures. This role will contribute to research through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence-based neonatal care, education, leadership, and portfolio management.

Additionally, this role will support research in preterm/neonatal skin integrity assessment, respiratory device application and other contributing factors leading to impaired skin integrity.

The role is funded as part of the NMRC, but primarily operates within the NCCU interprofessional team, working with neonates and their families within the service. The NMRC hosts nurse and midwifery-led projects in collaboration with WNS and other stakeholders to advance evidence-based practice both nationally and internationally.

Role Specific Duties:

• Co-develop tailored site-specific implementation strategies to support local uptake of the SAFET bundle.
• Conduct surveys and workshops with nursing, medical, and allied health staff to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing the SAFET bundle intervention.
• Review and tailor the SAFET bundle to individual site clinical practices in collaboration with an Expert Reference Group.
• Participate in the implementation and transition of the SAFET bundle intervention in NCCU.
• Collect de-identified data on participant demographics, clinical characteristics, skin assessments, and adherence to the SAFET bundle.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the SAFET bundle, including adoption, fidelity, acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the research team to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis on preventing device-related pressure injuries.
• Assist in the preparation of research reports, publications, and presentations based on study findings.
• Apply study protocols and other research related documentation.

About you

Essential qualifications/experience:

• Current registration with APHRA.
• Minimum of 2 years+ experience in Neonatal/Maternity nursing.
• Knowledge of research principles, data collection and analysis
• Ability to acquire and apply standard process to project specific protocols
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with competent working knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs including excel, word, teams and outlook. Proficient computer literacy
• Ability to operate independently exercising initiative and judgement as                                                                   well as in collaboration with stakeholders
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and experience negotiating and liaising effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or working towards

Desired qualifications

• Experience in program coordination and stakeholder management skills

Applications close on Thursday the 3^rd of July 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

For more information, please contact Amanda Bates, Assistant Director of Clinical Services- Neonatology, MFM and Obstetric Medicine on Amanda.Bates@mater.org.au

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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