AllClear is an ambitious research program, led by A/Prof Christine Chaffer and Prof Peter Croucher at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The AllClear program is focused on identifying and eradicating the cells that cause breast cancer relapse. Its long-term goal is to prevent relapse and reduce deaths from this disease and aims to give breast cancer patients the ‘all clear’ and knowledge that their cancer will not return. AllClear represents a comprehensive, bench-to-bedside research effort. The program is a collaboration of nearly 60 researchers across 7 leading institutions, in Australia and globally, and 11 hospitals.
With funding support from the National Breast Cancer Foundation Collaborative Research Accelerator (CRA) grant, AllClear will develop the world’s first and largest clinical trial of patient of primary breast tumours paired with corresponding bone samples, collected at multiple stages throughout the course of the disease. This research will lead to the development of tools to predict who is most at risk of relapse and develop targeted therapies to prevent the cancer from returning.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Trials Research Nurse to support the development of the AllClear program. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the AllClear clinical research and trials, working directly with patients and supporting the clinical and research team at St Vincent’s Hospital, St Vincent’s Private, Sydney and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Garvan.
Salary: $130,000 + 12% super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Full time, 2 year term contract (with possibility to extend)
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The successful applicant will work as part of a team to improve access to research opportunities for patients through high quality research practice and data management.
The key responsibilities include:
Identifying eligible patients for the AllClear trials from the clinical investigators’ patient lists
Providing the study information and consent documents to eligible patients
Discussing the AllClear trials to patients and answering their questions
Consenting patients after their consultation with a breast surgeon or medical oncologist
Entering data into REDCap
Supporting the training of clinical trials nurses at other sites participating in AllClear
The candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work with the clinical team including breast care nurses, breast surgeons, medical oncologists and other members of the AllClear team.
Provide high level co-ordination and administrative oversight including being proactive and demonstrating initiative
Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure daily tracking, documentation and follow up of all active projects and collect all relevant data based on what is required to measure success against KPIs set.
ABOUT YOU
Essential:
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification
Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team at a senior level
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated effective computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system and experienced using REDCap.
Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse
Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment. A high attention to detail and ability to carry out routinely high-quality work
High motivation and level of commitment to achieving scientific goals
Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines; versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities.
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.