Research Nurse - Dementia Prevention

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University of Auckland seeks a Research Nurse to support the Dementia Prevention Research Clinic at the Centre for Brain Research. This full-time fixed-term role (37.5 hours per week, up to 12 months, with potential extension) is onsite in Auckland and involves recruiting and consenting participants, collecting data and samples, coordinating study tasks, and ensuring adherence to protocols and confidentiality. You must be a New Zealand practicing nurse with phlebotomy skills and solid computer literacy for electronic forms and databases. Apply online by 2 July 2024 with a cover letter and CV that demonstrate clinical research experience, recruitment and data management capabilities, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and highlight your phlebotomy skills. For questions contact Jane Govender at [email protected]; applications must be online.

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa  New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

Our lecturers and researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to assist in the clinical research programme of the Centre for Brain Research. We are looking for an experienced Research Nurse to support a multidisciplinary team in the Dementia Prevention Research Clinic, recruiting people with mild cognitive decline or in the very early stages of dementia to join a longitudinal research cohort to follow the natural course of the disorder and to test strategies to slow disease onset and progression. You will coordinate various tasks from participant set-up to data archiving.

You will recruit and consent participants, collect clinical data, take research samples, and proactively manage the progress of the study.

The role requires extensive knowledge and experience within a clinical research environment. In addition, you will be an excellent organiser and have a meticulous approach, ensuring that all aspects of research protocols are adhered to, monitoring and reporting events while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

This is a fulltime (37.5-hours per week), fixed-term (up to 12 months) role with the possibility for an extension of the contract.

This role offers a salary competitive with clinical rates, with a range of $78,601 - $99,400 based on skills and experience.

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this position description. 

He kōrero mōu | About you

We seek an experienced, empathetic, and organised professional to join our small team. You will be adaptable and organised with a positive attitude. In addition, you must also be a New Zealand practicing nurse with current phlebotomy skills.

For our mahi, it is also essential that you feel confident in your computer literacy skills and have prior experience in using electronic forms and databases.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
   

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 2 July 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences. Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Jane Govender via [email protected] for more information. Please note that we are happy to answer your questions but do not accept applications by email.

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Equity

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