Project/Research Nurse - Launceston, Australia - Tasmanian Department of Health

Description

The Team:

• The W.P. Holman Clinic, Launceston, provides comprehensive specialist inpatient and outpatient Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology Services to the Northern Tasmanian community. This includes the state-wide brachytherapy service.
• The W.P Holman Clinic also plays an active role in cancer education and research within Tasmania.
• The Clinic is situated in the Launceston General Hospital complex and provides direct access to a range of medical, surgical and hospital services required to deliver quality, person-centred cancer care

The role:

• Manage and coordinate oncology projects that contribute to the strategic objectives of the Northern Cancer Service utilizing a highly developed understanding of clinical trials research.
• Responsible for undertaking robust research activities that contribute to Northern Cancer Service policy or projects.
• Establish and maintain consultative links within the Agency and with community and industry representatives, and engage with clinical trial coordinators locally, nationally and internationally to facilitate collaborative research efforts for the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Manage and support committees or other groups associated with the research arm of the WP Holman Clinic.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 16 May 2024 until 16 May 2025

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $111,506 - $118,336 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications
2. Completion of the Good Clinical Practice Training

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‐employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
2. crimes of violence
3. sex related offences
4. serious drug offences
5. crimes involving dishonesty
6. Identification check
7. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 503858 Project Research Nurse - Northern Cancer Service G6 (July 2023)
• 503858 Project Research Nurse - Northern Cancer Service G6 (July 2023)

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June

For more information

Sarah Stuber

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - WP Holman Clinic
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