Vascular Research Nurse Coordinator

Reference Number: 52712:  Vascular Research Nurse Coordinator - Surgical  Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)    About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.  Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Research Nurses to join the Vascular Surgery Unit and Department of Surgery.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. About the Role: The Northern Health Vascular Surgery Unit and Department of Surgery welcomes applications for a part-time (4 days a week) Vascular Research Coordinator.  The position will initially be for a 12-month fixed term.  The main role will be to work with the Principal and Sub-investigators (inc Vascular Surgeons and Registrars) to facilitate all administrative and governance aspects for vascular clinical device trials (Inc. Early phase and first in human).  This includes communicating with patients in all stages of recruitment, enrolment, trial procedure and follow up.  Understanding of clinical trial processes and precise and timely documentation are key attributes required of the role.  We welcome enthusiastic and experienced study coordinators with a drive for excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously to achieve the required tasks - investigators will be mostly offsite between enrolments and procedures.  Liaising with sponsors and CRO staff is part of the role, as well as within multiple departments within NH (pathology, operating theatre, engineering, radiation physics, vascular imaging etc) and outside (HREC, vascular ultrasound imaging, site monitors etc).  Other vascular unit research activities and administration will also form part of the role.  This will include assisting the vascular surgeons and registrars with their research projects, and also providing guidance and enabling statistical analysis and other research methods as needed.  While the role is primarily to support vascular research, critical to the role will be collaboration with other research coordinators within the department of surgery, including cross collaboration on studies and research activities, as well as covering leave and other aspects of the study coordinator roles within the Department of Surgery.   This role is responsible for facilitating all administrative and governance aspects for vascular clinical device trials, inclusive of liaising with patients through all stages of the recruitment / enrolment process To be successful in this role you will have: Experience and good working knowledge of conducting and managing research projects Proven ability to prioritise  Well-developed understanding of clinical processes Well-developed attention to detail Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Andrea Ditoro, Anaesthesia and Surgical Research Coordinator on Applications close 2nd December 2025. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.