• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Part Time, Fixed Term role (24 hours per week for 12 months)

About the Role
To deliver a high quality research experience to participants enrolled in clinical trials at SVHM. To conduct clinical trials within the department in a professional manner and to deliver care which is within your scope of practice and meets the standards of nursing practice and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)research. As a clinical trials research nurse you will collaborate with all members of the research team including pharmacy, Ethics/Governance and other departments within SVHM if applicable. You will also collaborate with the pharmaceutical company sponsoring a particular trial and the Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) involved in the trial if applicable.

• There are four key areas required for the excellent conduct of clinical trials. These involve expertise in the clinical care of trial participants, attending to the administrative aspects of trial conduct, trial participant education, communication and retention, and the strict ethical conduct of a trial.
• Provide Diabetes Education according to Australian Diabetes educators code of conduct and scope of practice as directed by principal investigator for St Vincent's Hospital patients
• Assess patients in relation to inclusion and exclusion criteria of the protocol for recruitment and ongoing commitment to the study
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all members of the research team both internal and external.
• Explain key components of the protocol to participants in lay language including drug action and anticipated side effects. Perform visit activities as per trial protocol

Classifications for this position will be ZJ4 ($113,646 per annum, pro rata) or YU13 ($110,614.40 per annum pro rata) dependent on qualification.

Your Contribution

• Undergraduate degree in general nursing
• Current practicing certificate
• Current registration with the APHRA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Experience with diabetes research trials
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Particularly the ability to respond professionally and appropriately as a representative of St. Vincent's
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks and manage timelines
• Experience working as a Clinical Trial Coordinator (Desirable)
• Post Graduate qualifications in Clinical research
• Post Graduate qualification in Diabetes Education
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
  
  About Endocrinology & Diabetes
  The Endocrinology and Diabetes Research team forms part of the broader Endocrine & Diabetes Unit. The office is located on 4th Floor Daly Wing. It is Co-located with Diabetes Education and Endocrine Testing. We work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
  Working at St Vincent's
  St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
  
  Application
  Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
  
  For any inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Mulrooney, 9231 4765.
  
  Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
  Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
  SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
  This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.