Registered Nurse (Clinical Trials Unit)

• Appointment Type: Immediate start, full-time, one-year fixed-term position with potential for extension.

• Hands-on clinical trials nursing across 150+ trials in a large, well-resourced unit

• Salary Package: From $82,666 - $110,115 per annum (RN Level 2-8), + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on the enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level.

• Be part of Macquarie University Health, where healthcare, education and research are fully integrated to improve patient outcomes.

Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career today.

Clinical trials give patients access to therapies and investigations that are not yet widely available. Behind every trial is a team of nurses, coordinators, clinicians, pharmacists and scientists working carefully to make sure participants are safe, informed and well cared for at every visit. This role sits at the centre of that work.

As a Registered Nurse in the Clinical Trials Unit, you will provide clinical support to our clinical trial coordinators and deliver high-quality care to trial participants, attending to their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You will use your nursing skills to collect biological samples, administer study medication, monitor vital signs and conduct ECGs, while acting as a trusted resource for participants navigating their treatment and managing adverse events.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team environment within a rapidly growing unit. Some overtime and infrequent weekend work is required due to the nature of clinical trials; however, this is shared across the team, with time-in-lieu or overtime pay arrangements in place.

About the Role

This position is an integral part of a multidisciplinary clinical trials team that includes clinicians, study coordinators, pharmacists, laboratory technicians and radiologists. You will combine hands-on clinical care with the precision and rigour required by trial protocols, supporting both participants and colleagues while contributing to research that shapes future treatment options for patients across Australia.

• Provide clinical support including collecting biological samples, administering study medication (oral, injection and infusion), monitoring vital signs, conducting ECGs, and assisting participants with medications and adverse event management.
  
• Provide guidance to oncology nursing staff on the administration of investigational products in accordance with trial protocols.
  
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to trial participants, including communication with their support people, and communicate trial processes and results with empathy and accuracy.
  
• Resolve or appropriately escalate participant issues confidentially and sensitively, respecting patient privacy at all times.
  
• Mentor and support Clinical Trial Coordinators with patient care, and ensure data accurately reflects the participant experience in the trial.

About Us

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia's first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of Macquarie University Health, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, the Clinical Trials Unit and other specialised clinical services. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach to treatment combines the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to ensure patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, alongside the utmost compassion, support and care.

The Clinical Trials Unit provides cutting-edge therapies and investigations across a diverse range of therapeutic areas. Our large, passionate team supports hundreds of patients across more than 150 trials, and is well resourced with a highly collaborative team culture.

About You

You are a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings excellent time management and initiative. An interest in research - or a genuine willingness to learn - will see you succeed here.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  
• Hospital-based nursing experience, with previous oncology experience highly desirable. If detailing previous clinical trial or other relevant experience, please specify the therapeutic area, level of patient interaction, and a summary of your responsibilities.
  
• Demonstrated experience performing venepuncture and cannulation, and administering medications including intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
  
• Experience developing and delivering patient education.
  
• Highly developed customer service skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, and a proven record as a supportive team player who shares workload and takes initiative.
  

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:59 PM AEST

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Nathan McGarry, Clinical Trial Nurse Unit Manager at ••••@mq.edu.au.

We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required.

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students, and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments, and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™

We offer a fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment, and novated leasing) to maximise your income.
  
• Postgraduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym, and pool.

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

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