The Ambulatory Oncology Department located at Townsville University Hospital are seeking experienced Clinical Nurse to undertake a Clinical Research role for the PROMISE study.

This is a temporary part-time role, commencing 01/07/2024 - 24/04/2025, working 24 hours per fortnight.

The purpose of this role will be to coordinate the research study “Patient Reported Outcome Measures in cancer care: a hybrid effectiveness- Implementation trial to optimise Symptom control and health service Experience (Otherwise known as The PROMISE study)” at Townsville Cancer Centre.

Job details

 The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. 

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

The opportunity  
This is a multi-site research study evaluating the effectiveness/cost-effectiveness and implementation of the use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) in routine cancer care to improve patient outcomes. Participants recruited to the intervention arm of the study will complete electronic surveys at various times throughout their treatment and follow up, as per the research protocol as identified and supported by the Clinical Research Nurse.  

The role of the Clinical Research Nurse includes patient screening to identify potential participants, recruitment of identified candidates,  obtaining an informed consent for the patient to participate, training of participants in using the ePROM tool, data collection, and monitoring of the patient-reported outcomes to triage to appropriate medical, nursing and allied health disciplines.  

The successful candidate will work with the local research team and the coordinating centre, and liaise with the wider multidisciplinary teams in both medical oncology and radiation oncology.  The successful candidate will be trained and mentored in the research processes involved by both the local research team and coordinating centre.  

Employment Term

• Fixed Term temporary part-time, 01/07/2024 - 24/04/2025
  (24 hours per fortnight)

Benefits

• Salary rates between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. (NG6-1)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, uniform and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Role requirements

• Mandatory: 
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position. 

• Highly Desirable: 
• Extensive experience in Oncology Outpatient Setting relevant to the role.
• Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in Oncology nursing will be well regarded.
• Experience with the MOSAIQ oncology information system, and organisational and communication skills is essential.
• Research and/or project management experience will be well regarded.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. 

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following: 

• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.
• Ability to provide nursing leadership in the clinical and professional setting including the role modelling of effective communication and problem solving.
• Proven ability to use information and reporting systems appropriate to the position in order to achieve outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to provide clinical education and support at an advanced level and demonstrate own professional development.

Townsville North Queensland

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse - Research (PROMISE study) TUH 32088066 (Word, 359KB)
  Role Description