About the Role:

The Respiratory research nurse will take responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for the research study 'Immunogenicity of influenza vaccination in patients which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease' undertaken in the Department of Respiratory and sleep medicine in conjunction with the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Melbourne.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

Holds a current registration as a Registered Nurse in Victoria  

Proven experience in Respiratory Nursing and Research

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to be innovative, resourceful and adapt to change

Why Melbourne Health?
Melbourne Health is a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. We also offer:
•    Salary Packaging
•    Reward & Recognition Programs
•    Comprehensive  Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service,  peer support program and EAP
•    Discounted Staff Parking

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police records check.

At Melbourne Health we are committed to Aboriginal employment and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Karreeta (grow) Yirramboi (tomorrow).

We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Melbourne Health is an award winning health care service and is Victoria’s second largest public health service. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities through the following services: The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus, The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus, NorthWestern Mental Health, RMH Kidney Care Service and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check.  

Successful applicants will also be required to provide a record of Immune Status to vaccine preventable diseases or evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.  

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