Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 7th Sep 2021
At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity.
The Vaccination and Immunisation Research Group (VIRGo) is a Research Group within the Infection and Immunity Theme of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and is also a Research Group of, and housed within, the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity at the University of Melbourne (Department of Infectious Diseases within the Melbourne Medical School) on the main University campus at 766 Elizabeth St (Level G). VIRGo has been conducting vaccine clinical trials and epidemiologic research in vaccine-preventable diseases since the early 1990s. Staff involved in the research programs are health and science professionals from a range of disciplines, including medical doctors, nurses, phlebotomists and scientists. Staff may also have honorary appointments to the University of Melbourne.
The Research Nurse is responsible for recruitment of study participants for vaccine clinical trials and epidemiologic studies, organisation of study visits, managing and assisting with study tasks during home or clinic visits, and completing study documentation. They will assist in preparing, checking and administering the vaccine to study participants enrolled in one or more of our vaccine trials.
For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the position description.
<Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered. In one document please place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume. Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website
For specific questions not answered in the PD please contact Jacinta O’Sullivan [email protected], using the subject line: Research Nurse enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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Position Reference: 30393
On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
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