Research Assistant (Clinical Nurse)

Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support and Pharmacy Service (QVAD SPS) are looking for Clinical Nurses (Clinical Research) to join their team. Metro South Health hosts the QVAD SPS on behalf of Queensland Health. Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) gives eligible people diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, who are suffering intolerably and dying, an additional end-of-life choice by allowing them to choose the timing and circumstances of their death. The statewide QVAD Support and Pharmacy Service conducts a range of activities to ensure compassionate care is provided to Queenslanders wishing to access VAD.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MS05561767_NG
Closing date 15-May-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Enna Stroil-Salama
Contact details (07) 3564 0373
Access theMetro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population.This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.About the RoleThe Clinical Nurse (Clinical Research) role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning, and coordination skills in the research management of voluntary assisted dying patients/residents/clients with complex care needs, ensuring quality standards are met.The primary purpose of this role is to assist Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying (QVAD) Support and Pharmacy team with the Queensland-wide exploration of family members' and carers' experiences when a patient accesses voluntary assisted dying (VAD) research project.This includes, but is not limited to:

• participant recruitment and consent
• practical support for the principal investigators and project team
• supporting data collection
• maintaining research records and databases
• adhering to project requirements as per study protocol and other supporting documents
• supporting clinical research staff and strong collaboration with all personnel within QVAD Support and Pharmacy Service (SPS) and its stakeholders.
• other activities as directed by the QVAD SPS Operations Manager

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.Our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence, shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day.We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: .Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsRole Description