Be Part of the Solution: Ophthalmology Research Nurse

Become a driving force in enhancing cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In this pivotal role, you'll evaluate the groundbreaking Health Journey Mapping approach, working collaboratively with clinical teams and Aboriginal Health staff to collect data and contribute to meaningful change. Your dedication and passion for culturally responsive care will shape the future of healthcare delivery.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Advanced Nurse Unit Manager, this role is responsible for advancing the aims and objectives of research programs within Flinders Ophthalmology. This multifaceted role will encompass engaging in comprehensive discussions with referrers, patients, and clients, accessing records as needed, and maintaining research records and data. You'll work closely with Aboriginal Health staff, clinical teams, and research leads to collect data, engage with patients, and contribute to meaningful change in cultural safety and health equity. Duties for the role will include: 

• Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to patients/clients in a defined clinical area,
• Assists and supports the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in management, clinical, and education activities,
• Assist in identification of potentially eligible patients for clinical trials and research. 
• Ensuring eligible patients receive written information prior to joining clinical trials or research.
• Ensuring informed consent from patients who meet criteria for research has been obtained.
• Write up results and contribute to documents leading to research publication

About you:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate,
• Demonstrated experience and competence in the care and management of patients undergoing Ophthalmology interventions if relevant to the research,
• Experience with dealing with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds,
• Experience in research, ophthalmology, or Aboriginal health is desirable,
• A collaborative approach and commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Bob Harrington, Advanced Nurse Unit Manager, (08) 8204 5355, Bob.Harrington@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 26 June 2025

Attachments:

• 906867- Clinical Nurse Ophthalmology Research Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 906867