Registered Nurses, Aotearoa Clinical Trials
Casual Registered Nurses– Aotearoa Clinical Trials
- Based at Middlemore Hospital
- Casual Roles
- Predominantly evenings and overnight shifts.
About Aotearoa Clinical Trials
Aotearoa Clinical Trials (ACTT) is one of New Zealand's leading clinical trial site networks with proven capability in managing commercial and non-commercial grant-funded trials. Established over 20 years ago, we are located at both Middlemore and Whangārei Hospital's. We work across 25 therapeutic areas and are currently running over 150 clinical trials.
About the role:
We are seeking experienced, confident Registered Nurses to join our clinical trials site on a casual basis, supporting the safe and effective conduct of commercial clinical research studies.
This role is well suited to nurses who are comfortable working autonomously and who value flexibility, professionalism, and high standards of clinical care.
As a Casual Nurse, you will:
- Provide nursing oversight and participant care during clinical trial visits
- Administer study procedures in accordance with protocols and SOPs
- Monitor participant safety and manage clinical observations
- Interact with wider trial team
- Accurately document all study-related activities
- Work independently — in most instances you will be the only nurse on site
- Be confident in your clinical abilities to decide when to manage a situation and when to escalate to the medical team
- Shifts are predominantly evenings and nights, with occasional weekend work.
Please include your availability and suitability for working independently in a clinical research environment in your cover letter.
About you:
Essential
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current APC
- Demonstrated confidence and competence working independently
- Excellent clinical judgement and decision making skills
Ability to follow protocols and work within regulatory frameworks
Desired
- Experience in commercial clinical trials or clinical research is an advantage, however, full training will be provided
ALS (Advanced Life Support) certification
- Experience in acute care, research or high acuity environments
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive training in clinical research
- Flexible casual work to fit around other commitments
- Supportive research team and government structure
Opportunity to build or expand experience in clinical trials
If this sounds like you, apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact the ACCT team on info@aotearotrials.nz
Job Number: CMH08150
Application Closes: 8 May 2026
