Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse Position
This is a dynamic and challenging opportunity to work as part of an established multidisciplinary paediatric research team based in RCSI, conducting the FLORAL project.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct all aspects of the clinical study at Children's Health Ireland at Connolly Hospital.
* Assist in participant recruitment, coordination and tracking of participant follow-up visits.
* Ensure parents and participants are fully informed of all details pertaining to the research study.
* Collection and processing of blood and stool samples, conduct allergy skin prick testing and food challenges.
* Data management, including data entry and self-audit.
* Develop relationships with key paediatric and neurological teams, and clinical allergy services.
Requirements:
* BSc Degree in Nursing.
* Experience in Paediatric Nursing.
* Nurses should hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
* Excellent phlebotomy skills, IT skills, oral and written communication skills, organisational skills and record keeping.
* The ability to work within a safe manner, ensuring professional accountability and adherence to hospital ethics, policies and protocol.
About the Role:
This position is based in Children's Health Ireland at Connolly Hospital, under the guidance of Principal Investigator, Professor Jonathan Hourihane. The successful candidate will have responsibility to conduct all aspects of the clinical study at Children's Health Ireland at Connolly Hospital.
Training onto the study protocols will be provided. Dynamic, flexible applicants with a strong clinical skill-set are invited to apply for this position.
Employee Benefits:
RCSI offers a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future.
* Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 privilege days.
* Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles.
* Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave.
How to Apply:
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal (on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.) Informal Enquiries can be directed to Jordan Crupper.