Registered Nurse | Clinical Research

Join the WellKiwis Study Clinical Team

Looking for a nursing role that’s a little different?

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your clinical nursing skills with research, community engagement and public health as part of the WellKiwis Study, an internationally significant longitudinal study exploring how early-life exposure to influenza influences immunity throughout life.

As a Research Nurse, you’ll work with infants, adults and household participants, supporting clinical activities, data and sample collection, participant engagement and community outreach. It’s a varied role that would suit a Registered Nurse who enjoys working with people, likes variety in their day and wants to contribute to work with a wider public health impact.

What you can expect

• Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight
• Every second Friday off
• Primarily Monday to Friday
• A varied role combining clinical nursing, research and community engagement
• Based at the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science, Wallaceville Science Centre, Upper Hutt.
• While the role is primarily Monday to Friday, some flexibility is required for early starts, later finishes and occasional weekend work to meet participant and community needs.

What you’ll be doing

During influenza season, you’ll be involved in

Triaging participant respiratory symptom surveys and undertaking telephone assessments

Coordinating participant self-swabbing and preparing testing kits

Providing guidance and support to participants experiencing respiratory symptoms. [nzhealthgr...epoint.com]

Throughout the year, you’ll also

• Coordinate and undertake blood sample collection across study cohorts, including PPE-supported collections for acute influenza-positive cases
• Conduct home visits across the Wellington region for blood sample collection
• Complete accurate and timely study data entry
• Build positive relationships with participants to support their long-term engagement with the study
• Participate in community outreach, health promotion activities and professional presentations
• Support research activities in accordance with study protocols and ethical requirements.

About you

You’ll be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate who enjoys working with people and is comfortable working independently as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll bring

• Proven phlebotomy experience across all age groups, which is essential for this role
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence and confidence driving throughout the Wellington region
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability in your working day
• Cultural awareness and a commitment to equity-focused health research. [nzhealthgr...epoint.com]
• Experience in public health, paediatrics, community nursing or clinical research would be an advantage.

What we offer

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a significant international research programme while using your nursing experience in a genuinely different environment.

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for professional development, and enjoy a diverse role combining clinical practice, research and community engagement.

Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

We are committed to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work. We value culturally safe, whānau-centred approaches and strive to create meaningful partnerships with Māori communities to support improved health and wellbeing.

Ready for something different?

If you’re a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys variety, connecting with people and using your clinical skills in a different way, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become part of the WellKiwis journey and contribute to research that will help shape our understanding of influenza immunity and future public health strategies. [nzhealthgr...epoint.com]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.