Research Nurse, Critical Care Complex

Middlemore Hospital, Part Time (0.5 FTE) Fixed Term Role (12 months)Senior Nursing RoleMonday FridayOur Organisation : Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector.

We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.

Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service.

HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.About The Role : Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a keen interest in clinical research?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where you can influence patient outcomes and advance nursing practice through research?

If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Research Nurse to join our Critical Care Complex at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau.

In this pivotal role, you will facilitate the smooth administration of clinical trials and research projects, ensuring adherence to national and international guidelines while promoting excellence in clinical and culturally safe care.You will collaborate with a broad range of professionals across the health sector and contribute significantly to the development and delivery of evidence-based care, patient outcomes, and staff education.Key Responsibilities : Coordinate and conduct multiple clinical research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical guidelines.Deliver specialised nursing care and interventions within agreed protocols and clinical pathways.Facilitate patient recruitment and follow-up for research studies.Support and educate nursing and multidisciplinary staff in research methodologies and protocols.Act as a role model for clinical and research excellence within the Critical Care Complex.Contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.Participate in research presentations and disseminate findings locally and nationally.About You : NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate3+ years experience in critical care nursing in NZ (post registration)Achieved or working towards a relevant post graduate qualificationPreferred : Prior experience in clinical research or audit.Knowledge of Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP) and ethical approval processes.Experience in clinical teaching, coaching, and mentoring.Competency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Access, and clinical databases.Project management or coordination experience.Why Join Us?

Be part of a leading health provider dedicated to improving neonatal care and outcomes.Engage in meaningful research that shapes the future of clinical practice.Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation and excellence.Access ongoing professional development and education opportunities.Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Job Number : CMH Application Closes : 13 October 2025At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.

We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan.

Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.

Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.

If these are your values too, then join us today.Job detailsJob Reference : CMH Location : North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland

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