Auckland City, AucklandPart-timeCompany DescriptionnullJob DescriptionThe Liggins Institute at The University of Auckland is looking for a Research Nurse for the DIAMOND Study. This would suit an experienced neonatal nurse with a passion for innovation and delivering high-quality or an interest in clinical research to join our growing team.About the roleThe successful applicant will be responsible for study recruitment, data collection and the effective coordination of the DIAMOND Study.This role will be working as part of a large team investigating how nutrition in preterm babies impacts their development throughout childhood. The team is based at the Liggins Institute, a vibrant, research-intensive institute just across the road from Auckland City Hospital.DIAMOND stands for Different Approaches to Moderate & late preterm Nutrition: Determinants of feed tolerance, body composition and development. It is a multi-centre factorial design randomised trial aiming to assess the effect of different feeding strategies in moderate- to late-preterm infants on body composition, feed tolerance, time to full feeds with mother’s own milk, breastfeeding rates and neurodevelopmental outcome in childhood.The key responsibilities of this role areRecruit, randomise and collect data for the DIAMOND trial at Auckland City Hospital NICUCoordinate and provide education about the DIAMOND trial to doctors and nursesLiaise with the DIAMOND study team, including participation in the trial and wider research meetings.Liaise with the research nurse for MR.DIAMOND, the sub-study involving MRI of the brain in moderate-late preterm babies.Liaise with North Shore/Waitakere (and potentially other) hospital DIAMOND research nurses, and NICU medical and nursing staff, whenever a baby enrolled in DIAMOND, is to be transferred between hospitalsOur ideal candidateBe a registered Nurse with an Annual Practising Certificate in NZ, with additional qualifications and experience in neonatal nursing.Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in neonatal nursing and experience in nurse educationExperience of working within multi-disciplinary teams.Have excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skillsBe able to work unsupervised.This is a fixed-term position ending December 2021 with a minimum of 0.4 FTE made up of flexible hours based at Auckland City Hospital.For more detailed information about the responsibilities and requirements of the role, please review the Position Description HERE.Why work with usAt the Liggins Institute, you will enjoy a close-knit, high performing culture, driven by a shared vision to understand how early life events impact lifelong health. As Liggins Institute Director Professor Frank Bloomfield says, the Liggins Institute “feels like a family”. You’ll work alongside high-profile researchers (find out more here) and contribute to research that is truly life-changing for future generations. You can hear more about working at the Liggins Institute in the video below.The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balanceCareer development programmesA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave (pro-rated)We also offer discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted onsite childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.ApplyApplications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Sunday, 19 July 2020 and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you would bring to this role.If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Frank Bloomfield -Director of the Liggins Institute for a confidential discussion on ********** or Elisa Tam - Senior Clinical Research Coordinator on **********e we are happy to answer questions by email, we ask that applications are submitted online.QualificationsnullAdditional InformationThe University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatapui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.
