• 10th Jan 2024

Job Opportunity: Research Fellow - School of Nursing - Part time - Curtin University Perth


$110,442 - $130,829 (ALB) + 17% superannuation

Fixed-Term opportunity to 31 Dec 2025

Part-time (0.2 - 0.6 FTE) role with flexible working environment

Job Reference: 1162176

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity available for a passionate Research Fellow to join our high-performing Curtin School of Nursing team.

This role contributes primarily to research-based activities as part of a research team. Specifically, the position will contribute to the Safer Care for Children in Hospital research program led by Professor Fenella Gill. The aim of the program is to optimise the paediatric ESCALATION System to support health professionals and families in the early detection and timely management of children with clinical deterioration. The program involves collaborating with health service providers (including St John Ambulance WA) and with health consumers.

If you enjoy adding value through a research program and meet all the selection criteria below, then we want to hear from you!

Essential

  • Health professional with discipline knowledge and acute healthcare experience
  • A higher degree in research: Honours, Research Masters or PhD (or working towards PhD)
  • Demonstrated competency in undertaking research and project management in a health field
  • Demonstrated high level communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with
  • a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and
  • the ability to interact with families and staff with cross cultural sensitivity
  • Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of the position.

Desirable

  • Registered Nurse or Paramedic
  • Experience undertaking qualitative research
  • Experience with community engagement
  • Paediatric healthcare clinical experience

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fenella Gill, Professor – Curtin School of Nursing, via f.gill@curtin.edu.au

To learn more about the Research Program, please visit the following website: www.escalation.com.au

About us

School of Nursing at Curtin

Curtin’s School of Nursing is the longest-established school of nursing in the Australian university sector. From the time it opened 50 years ago, the school has been a key part of the University’s drive to be a leader in health sciences education and research. The school delivers a range of undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas that include diabetes and critical care, child health and midwifery.

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted above) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

To view a copy of the generic Academic Role Statement, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser http://tinyurl.com/k5vsk8u2

Find out more and apply here. Applications close: Friday, 19 January 2024, at 5:00 pm AWST

Disclaimer: The above material is provided by the employer and the College is not responsible for any inaccuracies. For any queries about the position please contact the advertised employer

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