Research Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Key responsibilities 

• Lead and manage allocated clinical trials, ensuring strict adherence to research protocols, ethical standards (NMBA, NHMRC), and Good Clinical Practice (TGA/GCP). Prepare ethics and governance applications and oversee study budgets.
• Conduct patient screening and assessments, provide clear information for informed consent, support patients and families throughout participation, and ensure safety and wellbeing, including withdrawal or unblinding when required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of all study data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and proper storage, submission, and archiving of research records.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support research delivery, contribute to a positive ICU research culture, and maintain ongoing professional development, training, and compliance with AHPRA requirements.

What we’re looking for 

• Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Post-Graduate Critical Care Nursing Qualification

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

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 

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: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• 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.