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Clinical Nurse Consultant (Clinical Trials Oncology)
Clinical Trials Oncology Unit, Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV641560 |
| Closing date | 19-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | TPT 12 months (with a poss ext up to 12 mnths) |
| Contact person | Melanie Taylor |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 3549 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Clinical Trials Oncology / Townsville Cancer Centre / Medical Service Group / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $66.85 to $72.58 per hour (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The Oncology Clinical Trials Unit is an integral service within the Townsville Cancer Centre. The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Oncology Clinical Trials is responsible for speciality (either Medical and Radiation Oncology or Haematology and Cellular Therapies) aligned pipeline development and trial startup (0.5 FTE). They will provide oversite of staff clinical trials competencies, unit orientation/promotion, education programs, engagement activities, clinical trials audits (0.5 FTE). The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Oncology Clinical Trials will also oversee quality improvement activities include accreditation, development and maintenance of service procedures, work instruction and other instructional documents relevant to the Clinical Trials Oncology service.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Highly desirable: Current clinical oncology relevant competences, including Chemotherapy.
- Highly desirable: Prior experience as a Clinical Nurse Consultant or Clinical Educator.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Melanie Taylor on (07) 4433 3549.
Applications close: Thursday, 19 June 2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV641560
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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NG7 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Clinical Trials Oncology) 32149933 (Word, 439KB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
