Clinical Research Nurse
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 1 March 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 74317.94 - 104336.27 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ643628
Location: Westmead
Applications close: 8 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
Our Clinical Research Centre facility is based at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Level 2, near the hospital main entrance.
The purpose-built clinical research facility houses:
• Adjacent office spaces to the clinical areas
• Private treatment rooms
• An integrated research laboratory facility
• A large and spacious clinic
It's designed to facilitate seamless workflow, allowing the team to deliver a comprehensive range of treatments and interventions within the same space. It's also located close to other essential support services, such as Pathology, Pharmacy, and Medical Imaging, to make it easy for patients and their families to find them.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network participating in research studies and/or clinical trials. This role will assist with the coordination and implementation of a number of research studies from a variety of different specialities.
The Clinical Research Nurse will participate in the recruitment of research participants, facilitation of the consent process, administration of clinical interventions required as part of the study, observing and responding to side effects as well as liaising with drug companies and other study sponsors and ensuring the accurate collection and submission of data, in line with the study protocols and research regulations.
The Clinical Research Nurse acts as a role model within the clinical research team by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a way that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Eligible employees may access:
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Considerable clinical nursing experience working in a hospital setting.
- Experience or strong interest in the administration, coordination and delivery of Paediatric research and clinical trials.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational skill and ability to prioritise workload with competing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively including verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously while adhering to scope of practice.
- Computer literacy, including experience in Microsoft office.
- Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of clinical work load.
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Booth on joanne.booth@health.nsw.gov.au
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies