Clinical Nurse Manager - Research

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Clinical Nurse Manager - Research
Salary: RN SRN 4 $129,144 p.a.
Location: Nedlands
Unit/Division: Department of Research
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00020966
Closing Date: 2024-01-29 4:00 PM
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• Make a positive impact in paediatric clinical research
• Join our team - dedicated to improving child health outcomes

VCID No. 869716
This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment. Part time options may also be considered.
About Our Team
The Research Department support clinicians across the Child and Adolescent Health Service, including the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and Child and Adolescent Community Health Service (CACH) to improve child health outcomes through leading, world-class research.
Our portfolios encompass research ethics and governance, research strategy, education, support and development, and operational management of the states only dedicated paediatric clinical research facility within Perth Children’s Hospital, which provides state-wide services as Western Australia’s tertiary paediatric facility.
We work closely with our major research partner, Telethon Kids Institute (TKI) as well as universities and philanthropy partners. As a result of our research we have, for example, improved oncology treatments, explored rare diseases, provided data for decision making related to COVID-19 vaccinations, and improved knowledge and treatment of eczema, and asthma.
We're a dedicated and energetic team with a newly expanded scope, future-focused, and room for growth! Join us in building a contemporary paediatric clinical trials unit.
Position Profile:
As Nurse Unit Manager, reporting to the Director of Research Operations, with a dual reporting line to the Head of Nursing Research and Education you will provide professional leadership to a large group of clinical research nurses at CAHS and TKI to support clinical trials research, providing professional development, and managing the clinical space where trials are conducted.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting and facilitating a research culture, fostering capacity building and development of clinical research skills including the identification of appropriate studies and activities; guiding nursing staff to participate in and conduct research; enhancing skills in report writing, and supporting the dissemination of findings.
• Collaborating with the clinical nursing education team to assess gaps and ensure training provided is contemporary.
• Fostering a community of practice and ensuring CAHS is represented in the Australian and International landscape clinical trials landscape and promoting CAHS as a preferred destination for clinical trials.
• Improving and maintaining appropriate safety and quality standards, frameworks, and processes, developing solutions and delivering outcomes consistent with our service, organisational values and targets.

The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing and running clinical trials within a hospital or private group, experience managing other professionals, and an understanding of the regulatory environment.
If you have a passion for paediatric clinical research and improving child health outcomes then this is the role for you.
Relocation Benefits:
International and Interstate applicants with suitable qualifications who are wishing to relocate are encouraged to apply. Sponsorship opportunities with a pathway to permanent residency or a permanent appointment for eligible applicants are currently available.
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About us:
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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How to Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2 pages.
• A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Please provide the name, email and contact details oftwo referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact Alexandra Robertson on 0409 409 095 with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.