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Primary Purpose:
Function as a clinical resource and liaison person for medical investigators, national and international trial centres, drug regulatory authorities and other stakeholders in relation to clinical trials.
Responsible for a clinical trial portfolio, coordinating trial participants and providing clinical case management support to the Nurse Unit Manager and Medical Oncologist with other clinical trials as required.
The Role:
Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
Provide direct clinical and research care to trial participants
Maintain, collect and record data relating to outcomes, adverse events, protocol deviations
Ensure the integrity and reliability of trial results
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Northern Cancer Service conducts research projects aimed at improving services and treatment for patients living with cancer at a local, national and internal level. We run a range of phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials in solid tumours and blood cancers. All clinical trials and research conducted at the Northern Cancer Service have ethical approval and oversight from an accredited, nationally recognised Human Research Ethics Committee. Bring your strengths and join a supportive, engaged and dedicated team enriched by our Hospitals ‘CARE’ values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
Why Tasmania;
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 58 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for 12 months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $75,902 to $102,908 per annum, Pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Allowance
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
RN:
- Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 to $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowance calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Desirable Requirements:
- Relevant post basic/tertiary clinical qualifications
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: 
515859 Registered Nurse - Clinical Trials G3-4 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person (below) for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name - Sarah Stuber
Position - A/Nurse Unit Manager, WP Holman Clinic
Phone number - 0439 041 555
Email address - sarah.simmonds@ths.tas.gov.au
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