AddressThe Clinical Research Centre (CRC), as part of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), enables children to access novel therapies and innovative research in a safe, family-centred environment. At the CRC, we collaborate closely with clinical investigators and industry partners to prepare and deliver a wide range of paediatric clinical trials, including early phase and/or advanced therapeutics trials.(http://www.kidsresearch.org.au/ourfacilities/clinical-research-centre)
As the primary interface between trial participants, families and clinicians, the Clinical Research Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) will collaborate closely with Investigators and relevant industry stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of early phase and/or advanced therapeutics trials and provide care to paediatric trial
participants with complex care needs. As a senior member of the CRC Team, the CNS2 will be leading quality improvement initiatives and undertake leadership in the development of clinical research nursing practice and service delivery. Furthermore, the CNS will act as a role model within the clinical research team by promoting a culture and standards Internal NSW Health Print iworkfornsw Recruitment Agency that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. The CNS2 will be working Monday-Friday and will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at the CRC.
If you are keen to pursue a career which offers the opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking, innovative international clinical research with the potential to make a long-term impact on the lives of children across the world, we would love to hear from you. While the ideal applicant will have both paediatric and clinical research experience – if you meet the essential requirements and are excited by the possibility of working in clinical trials, you are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Research Nurse Specialist (CNS2) at the Clinical Research Centre, SCH, will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of a fast-paced and dynamic portfolio of commercial and investigator-initiated clinical trials, in compliance with the relevant legal, ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines across SCHN and in Australia.
The CNS2 will collaborate closely with Investigators and relevant industry stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of early phase/advanced therapeutics trials and provide care to paediatric trial participants with complex care needs.
The CNS2 is an extended role within the scope of a Registered Nurse that provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of SCHN. Day-to-day tasks may include but are not limited to: participant recruitment; facilitation of participant consent; and study visit conduct through performance of protocol-mandated procedures/assessments; monitoring and escalation of safety events; query resolution and quality assurance activities, preparation of ethics and regulatory submissions; and clinical trial data management.
In addition to the above, the CNS2 will:
- Act as a leader and role model within the multi-disciplinary team at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) to promote culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values;
- Exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working closely with senior managers and clinicians across multiple departments;
- Exercise professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical and clinical research skills;
- Undertake senior leadership in the development of clinical research nursing practice and service delivery within the CRC.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in clinical trials.
- Demonstrated evidence of advanced clinical practice and clinical trial coordination, preferably in paediatrics and/or early phase/advanced therapeutics trials.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making and leadership in the development of paediatric clinical practice and/or clinical research practice.
- Highly developed and effective written and verbal communication skills with interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated evidence of contribution to own and team professional development, and ability to act as a resource person and mentor other team members.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in accordance with key underpinning frameworks and principles in clinical trials, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.
- Computer literacy, including experience in using Microsoft Office and other relevant clinical and/or clinical trial data management systems.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Previous applicants need not apply
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2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Annie Lee on **********@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 24/03/2024
