Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Occupation not specified
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 4606
CARISTA Research Nurse
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Position: 0.5 FTE Fixed Term for 2 years
Department: Clinical Immunology and Allergy
As the Research Nurse for the CARISTA study, you will work with the CARISTA study team at the University of Melbourne and join the Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy research nursing team at RMH, coordinating participant recruitment and follow-up for the CARISTA study. As a Research Nurse for the RMH Lead study site you will also be a resource for the other 7 CARISTA centres and participants.
The Creating A Risk assessment tool for allergic and Thunderstorm Asthma (CARISTA) study is a multi-centre study in Victoria funded by the MRFF to devise a risk assessment tool for allergic and Thunderstorm Asthma. The lead investigators at RMH are Prof Jo Douglass and Dr Rachel Tham, along with A/Prof M Rees, K Spriggs and Dr S Chan. The aim is to recruit 530 participants over the 7 study sites and to follow each of those participants for 2 consecutive grass pollen seasons, with a maximum of 200 recruited from RMH. Study participants will be recruited through a media campaign and established patient networks. Consented participants will provide a structured clinical allergy history recorded in REDCap and also using a digital diary to collect their asthma and hay fever symptoms as well as providing lung function and blood tests.
Your new role:
About you:
Benefits of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital
Commitment to diversity:
The RMH supports First Nations people and values diversity, inclusion, and equality. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making necessary adjustments to support diverse candidates.
Interested?
If you meet the above criteria, connect with us. Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence before the closing date.
To view a copy of the Position Description, please click on "Apply"
For further information contact Prof Jo Douglass or Dr Megan Rees.