The Position

Title: Cancer Clinical Trial Research Registered Nurse

Department: Cancer and Wellness Centre 

Classification: Nurses & Midwives EA RN10-17 - YU13

Hours per fortnight: 40 hours

Status:  Fixed Term with possibility for ongoing

• Opportunity to shape this new and exciting role at Echuca Regional Health
• Opportunity to drive better access to cancer clinical trials closer to home
• Fantastic opportunity to work in the new ERH Cancer and Wellness Centre and join our supportive and dynamic team
• Work closely with local, regional and metro partners to succeed in this role

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to work in the Cancer and Wellness Centre at Echuca Regional Health.

Key responsibilities include:

• The Clinical Research Nurse under direction from the Cancer and Wellness Centre Manager will assist investigators with aspects of clinical trial start-up, coordination and conducting participant’s study visits, in collaboration with the Bendigo Cancer Centre, ERH research and Development Team and Alfred TrialHub.

• The main focus of the position will be establishing and coordinating oncology and haematology clinical trials at Echuca Regional Health.

• The Research Nurse will work in accordance with the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research involving Humans.

Our team requires someone who has:

• Registered Nurse with up to 3 years experience in Oncology/Haematology Nursing
• Ideally you will have proven experience as a Grade 3 Research Nurse or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job and clinical setting
• Experience in clinical project management or clinical redesign
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of various IT platforms, databases and database management, data entry and above average IT skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skill
• High level interpersonal skills
• Relevant post graduate qualifications preferred

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.

Employee and family benefits include:

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family  members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.  Applications are to be submitted online.