We’re excited to welcome a Registered Nurse to our Clinical Research Unit. This role is responsible for the conduct of Medical and Surgical Clinical Trials within in the Clinical Research Unit. The Registered Nurse (Study Coordinator) will coordinate the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the department, in accordance with the Therapeutic 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.

Job details

The Clinical Research Unit manages clinical trials and investigator led research within the Sunshine Coast Health.  The office is located at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital however, trials occur at all sites within the Health Service and this position may require travel to other sites.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the co-ordination of clinical trials and investigator led research whilst upholding the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Responsible for taking active steps to understand and maintain a working knowledge of study protocols
• Responsible for prioritising workload and maintaining effective records both electronically and in the site folders
• Assist in the documentation preparation and filing for Ethics, Governance and Audit Process

Salary between $82,753 - $95 278 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 5) (temporary position available for 12 months). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

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 Queensland Health 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.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RN Research Position Fact Sheet (PDF, 130KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC663024-RD (PDF, 461KB)
  Role Description