Clinical Research Nurse Specialist (CNS2)
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up until 5 October 2025Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2Remuneration: 109945.46 - 113556.22 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 20Requisition ID: REQ519392
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia.We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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The Clinical Research Centre (CRC), as part of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), enables children with rare diseases to access novel therapies and innovative research in a safe, family-friendly environment. At the CRC, our Clinical Research Nurses take a lead role in collaborating with clinical investigators and industry partners to prepare and conduct paediatric clinical trials.As the primary interface between trial participants, families and clinicians, the Clinical Research Nurse Specialist (CNS2) will collaborate closely with investigators and relevant industry stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of early phase and/or advanced therapeutics trials and provide care to paediatric trial participants with complex care needs.
As a senior member of the CRC Team, the CNS2 will be leading quality improvement initiatives and undertaking leadership in the development of clinical research nursing practice. Furthermore, the CNS will act as a role model within the clinical research team by promoting a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.The CNS2 will act an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at the CRC. This is a job share role with another CNS2, working a combined FTE of 1.0 or 38 hours per week.
If you are keen to pursue a career which offers the opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking, innovative international clinical research with the potential to make a long-term impact on the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.While the ideal applicant will have both paediatric and clinical research experience, if you meet the essential requirements and are excited by the possibility of working in paediatric clinical trials, you are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.What you'll be doing
The Clinical Research Nurse Specialist (CNS2) at the Clinical Research Centre, SCH, will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of a fast-paced and dynamic portfolio of commercial and investigator-initiated clinical trials, in compliance with the relevant legal, ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines across SCHN and in Australia. The CNS2 will collaborate closely with Investigators and relevant industry stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of early phase/advanced therapeutics trials and provide care to paediatric trial participants with complex care needs.The CNS2 is an extended role within the scope of a Registered Nurse that provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of SCHN. Day-to-day tasks may include but are not limited to: participant recruitment; facilitation of participant consent; and study visit conduct through performance of protocol-mandated procedures/assessments; monitoring and escalation of safety events; query resolution and quality assurance activities, preparation of ethics and regulatory submissions; and clinical trial data management.In addition to the above, the CNS2 will:
Act as a leader and role model within the multi-disciplinary team at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) to promote culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values; Exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working closely with senior managers and clinicians across multiple departments; Exercise professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical and clinical research skills; Undertake senior leadership in the development of clinical research nursing practice and service delivery within the CRC.
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in clinical trials.
Demonstrated evidence of advanced clinical practice and clinical trial coordination, preferably in paediatrics and/or early phase/advanced therapeutics trials.
Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making and leadership in the development of paediatric clinical practice and/or clinical research practice.
Highly developed and effective written and verbal communication skills with interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated evidence of contribution to own and team professional development, and ability to act as a resource person and mentor other team members.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in accordance with key underpinning frameworks and principles in clinical trials, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.
Computer literacy, including experience in using Microsoft Office and other relevant clinical and/or clinical trial data management systems.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.? For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Websitehttps://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards.SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care.Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Annie Lee on annie.lee1@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 29/09/2024