Research Nurse

**Research Nurse
- Rheumatology**
- 1.0FTE position, or two 0.5FTE positions
- Based at Greenlane Clinical Centre and the University of Auckland Grafton Campus

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Te Whatu Ora, Te Toka Tumai, Auckland Hospital. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Would you like to be part of a passionate, high functioning research team within Rheumatology, working at an advanced level? If YES, then we would love to hear from you

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

As a research nurse you will be working on a Rheumatology HRC-funded randomised controlled trial (RCT). The aim of the study is to compare a protocol-driven dose escalation strategy based on a predicted dose from the allopurinol dosing model (Easy-Allo strategy) with the current best practice nurse-led intensive treat-to-target strategy in people with gout. The study nurses will be responsible for the day to day running of the study in Auckland, in collaboration with other members of the research team.

As a Research Nurse you will:

- Be responsible for study engagement, recruitment, consent (as delegated) and protocol delivery for the trial
- Co-ordinate and liaise with members of the clinical trial team
- Be responsible for data collection, including some data entry
- Act as an educational resource for study participants and whānau
- Ensure adherence to and knowledge of International Conference of Harmonisation (ICH)and New Zealand Good Clinical Practice (NZGCP) guidelines when undertaking the clinical trial
- Represent and promote the project at appropriate research forums

Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and would greatly value applicants from Māori or Pacific communities.

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**
- Registered with the NZ Nursing Council with a current annual practicing certificate
- Fluent in a Pacific language or Te Reo Māori
- Critical thinking ability and solid commitment to building strong relationships with patients and colleagues from all backgrounds is important

If you wish to challenge yourself personally and professionally and your passion is nursing, then this position will be rewarding and fulfilling.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here**

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai.

Our team will provide a thorough orientation as well as good support and training to give you the confidence to carry out your role.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Click here to view details about our recruitment process