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Nurse Unit ManagerNucleus Network · Herston, Queensland, Australia
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Nurse Unit Manager

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-07 Herston, Queensland, Australia Full-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$67–A$10,108/mo

About the Company

Join Nucleus Network as a Nurse Unit Manager and help advance medicine while building a rewarding career in clinical research. As the world's leading Phase 1 clinical trials specialist, with facilities across Australia, the USA, and the UK, we partner with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help bring new medicines to patients. Work with purpose and contribute to research that improves lives worldwide. Ask better questions and find smarter ways of working in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. Start here, go further with exposure to the full clinical trial lifecycle and opportunities to develop your career. Be visible at scale in a global organisation where your contribution is recognised. Grow in a growing place , with expanding operations creating new opportunities across the business. Join a culture of curiosity where learning, collaboration and new ideas are encouraged every day. Access benefits including Fitness Passport, Reward Hub discounts, wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs and EAP support.

About the Role

The Nurse Unit Manager is a key member of Nucleus Network's Clinical Operations team and plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the clinical unit by leading nursing teams, overseeing participant care and ensuring high standards of quality, safety and staff performance across clinical trial activities. Build a long-term career with opportunities to progress as you grow your expertise and capability.

Responsibilities

  • ● Supervise and lead a team of clinical nurses, providing guidance, support and mentorship to enhance their performance and professional growth
  • ● Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
  • ● Conduct regular performance evaluations, identifying areas or improvement and implementing appropriate training
  • ● Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with all relevant standards, procedures, and guidelines
  • ● Organize necessary resources, personnel, equipment, and consumables to conduct clinical trials safely and on schedule
  • ● Administer Investigational Products, prescriptions, and medications
  • ● Provide general nursing care and monitoring participants well-being
  • ● Conduct procedures such as vital signs, ECG's, blood collection, blood processing and data collection

Requirements

  • ● Registered Division 1 Nurse with AHPRA (no restrictions)
  • ● 5 years minimum post graduate experience
  • ● At least 1 year experience in a supervisory role
  • ● Demonstrated ability to independently manage staff, oversee rostering and coordination of clinical unit shift allocations (including ensuring the right skills and staffing mix are available to meet activity requirements)
  • ● Excellent time management skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • ● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • ● Attention to detail and the ability to adhere to documentation guidelines and study protocols
  • ● Right to work verification.
  • ● Vaccination compliance, including Hepatitis B, Varicella, MMR and Pertussis, with serological testing for all participant-facing and sample-facing roles.