Clinical Trials Research Nurse

Garvan Institute Of Medical Research

Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AllClearis an ambitious research program led by A/Prof Christine Chaffer and Prof Peter Croucher atthe Garvan Institute of Medical Research. TheAllClearprogram is focused onidentifyingand eradicating the cells that cause breast cancer relapse. Its long-term goal is to prevent relapse and reduce deaths from this disease and aims to give breast cancer patients the all clear and knowledge that their cancer will not return.AllClearrepresentsa comprehensive bench-to-bedside research effort. The program is a collaboration ofnearly 60researchers across 7 leading institutions in Australia and globally and 11 hospitals.

With funding support from the National Breast Cancer Foundation Collaborative Research Accelerator (CRA) grantAllClearwill develop the worlds first and largest clinical trial of patient of primary breast tumours paired with corresponding bone samples collected at multiple stages throughout the course of the disease. This research will lead to the development of tools to predict who is most at risk of relapse and develop targeted therapies toprevent the cancer from returning.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We areseekingto appoint a Clinical Trials Research Nurse to support the development of theAllClearprogram. This position willbe responsible forthe day-to-day co-ordination of theAllClearclinical research and trials working directly with patients and supporting the clinical and research teamat St Vincents Hospital St Vincents Private Sydney and Chris OBrien Lifehouse and Garvan.

Salary:$% super salary packaging

Employment Type:Full time2 yearterm contract(with possibility to extend)

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15900 general expenses $2650 meals/accom)

Ample opportunitiesfor on-going training and development

Stimulating diverse and highly international research environment

Flexible work arrangementse.g. start / finish times

18 weeks paid parental leavefor both parents including paid superannuation

A range ofadditionalleave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave conference leave communityserviceand study leave

Discounted Health Insurance

Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The successful applicant will work as part of a team to improve access to research opportunities for patients through high quality research practice and data management.

The key responsibilities include:

Identifyingeligible patients for theAllCleartrials from the clinical investigators patient lists

Providing the study information and consent documents to eligible patients

Discussing theAllCleartrials to patients and answering their questions

Consenting patients after their consultation with a breast surgeon or medical oncologist

Entering data intoREDCap

Supporting the training of clinical trials nurses at other sitesparticipatinginAllClear

The candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work with the clinical team including breast care nurses breast surgeons medicaloncologistsand other members of theAllClearteam.

Provide high level co-ordination and administrative oversight including being proactive anddemonstratinginitiative

Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure daily tracking documentation and follow up of all active projects and collect all relevant data based on what isto measure success against KPIs set.

ABOUT YOU

Essential:

Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency

Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification

Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team at a senior level

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development anddemonstratedeffective communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated effective computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system and experienced usingREDCap.

Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills criticalthinkingand analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse

Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloadswith ina complex environment. A high attention to detail and ability to carry out routinely high-quality work

High motivation and level of commitment to achieving scientific goals

Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines; versatility flexibility and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities.

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Researchis an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI)in Sydney delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australias largest and most highly regardedMRIs.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries toimpactand our enduring purpose is toimpacthuman health by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

Weseekto see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts not only for individual patients with rare diseases but for the many thousands affected by complex common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity diversity inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture addnot culture fit and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position pleasesubmityour application with a CV and cover letter as one documentstatingwhy you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you thinkyourethe right person for this rolewedlove to hear how your capabilities achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.

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