Sarcoma Research Nurse

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Challenging and rewarding work environment
12 month part time (0.4 FTE) fixed term position until 31/10/2026

About the Role
The research nurse will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the sarcoma database. The research nurse will also be responsible for recruiting and follow-up of eligible study patients.

The research nurse will be required to:

- Explain to the patients and their family/carer the nature of the staudy and requirements for sollow up

- Develop a rapport with the patient and their family/carer to promote communication

- Ensure patients understanding of the protocol is adequate prior to obtaining consent

- Complete study forms and ensure all data is recorded correctly

- Ensure patients participation in studies is documented in patients medical record

- Obtain status reports on patients during study period

- Update the database and keep data and records up-to-date

Classifications for this position is YU13 ($110614.40 per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

You will be involved with the Sarcoma Unit team and work in close collaboration with the Sarcoma Nurses
You will be responsible for updating and maintaining the sarcoma database collaborate with Sarcoma Surgeons and Researchers in the performance of clinical studies involving sarcoma patients including collaborating with Sarcoma fellows and junior doctors
You will contribute to the growth of the Sarcoma Unit and involved in studies with possible national and international collaborations
Registered Nurse Level 2 and above
Experienced in caring for orthopaedic and sarcoma patients
All registrations up-to-date
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Free car parking
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
Flexible working arrangements

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

22 November 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Job Description: Excellent benefits including salary packaging Challenging and rewarding work environment 12 month part time (0.4 FTE) fixed term position until 31/10/2026About the RoleThe research nurse will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the sarcoma database. The research nurse wi...