Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Senior Clinical Research Nurse, Cancer Clinical Trials

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$116,639.97 - $120,469.88 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ652022 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 | Applications close: 12 April 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Senior Clinical Research Nurse (SCRN) is a highly specialised registered nurse who combines clinical nursing expertise with significant research knowledge and skills in order to deliver rigorous, high-quality clinical research. This research contributes to evidence based health care and improved outcomes for clinical trial patients. This position will be expected to embrace and lead a practice development philosophy in the delivery of clinical research nursing in cancer services.

The SCRN will undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of complex research participants, providing expert clinical advice, leadership, consultation and educational support to optimise patient outcomes whilst managing and promoting high quality, compliant conduct of clinical trials in line with local, national and international regulations, policies and guidelines including ICH GCP. 

The SCRN is expected to operate as an autonomous health professional within the service but will be required to demonstrate highly effective communication and negotiation skills with adept expertise in relationship building across the multidisciplinary team and with all key stakeholders in the clinical trial environment.

The SCRN will contribute to the awareness and professional development of the Clinical Research Nursing specialty at ISLHD acting as a senior resource and leader within the cancer service but also more broadly in the LHD.  In line with professional expectations, the SCRN will maintain their professional accountability and development in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia’s Standards of Practice.

All ISLHD staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Current AHPRA Registration

-          Relevant post-registration qualification (such as Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing) and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact ​Carly Leighton on Carly.Leighton@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.