Clinical Research Liaison Nurse
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 76
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8867
- Grow your career with a purpose driven regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Enjoy a role that is varied and challenging alongside a highly committed team
- Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
- Fantastic permanent full-time opportunity, 5 weeks leave(pro-rata) & salary packaging benefits
About the Role
The Clinical Research Liaison Nurse supports safe, coordinated and patient-centred care for participants enrolled in clinical trials across Cancer Services at Barwon Health. The role provides a clinical liaison function between clinical trial teams, day treatment areas, inpatient wards and relevant support services to ensure trial participant attendances, admissions, treatments, monitoring and handovers are planned and delivered in accordance with approved protocols, ICH GCP, Barwon Health policies and applicable regulatory and clinical governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the clinical trials team, including workforce planning, recruitment, rostering, performance development, staff support, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
- Drive clinical trial feasibility and start-up activities, partnering with investigators and stakeholders to assess risks, resources, logistics, budgets, and study requirements to successfully establish new trials.
- Ensure compliant and high-quality trial conduct, overseeing adherence to ethics, governance, ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and documented Principal Investigator oversight across all studies.
- Oversee trial operations and participant safety, ensuring accurate data management, protocol compliance, adverse event reporting, patient confidentiality, and timely completion of study milestones and deliverables.
What we’re looking for
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with relevant post-registration clinical nursing experience in oncology, haematology, acute care, day treatment, clinical trials or another relevant clinical setting.
- Current clinical experience with oncology/haematology, chemotherapy/day infusion services or complex medication administration pathways.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate patient flow, bookings, admissions and service interfaces across multiple clinical areas.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate protocol requirements into clear operational guidance for clinical staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical trial teams, nursing teams, investigators, support services, patients and carers.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Karen Aitken
Email: karen.aitken@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 15 July 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.