Clinical Nurse - Clinical Trials and Research

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Child and Adolescent Health Service is seeking a suitably experienced Clinical Nurse in paediatric oncology/haematology. Working in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Specialist – Clinical Trials and Research, you will deliver high quality patient-centred nursing care within clinical trials and research.

This fixed term, 12‑month appointment is part-time (0.5 FTE) and entails education for patients, families, and nursing staff, governance and regulatory compliance, and acting as a clinical

Responsibilities

• Provide education, support, and clinical guidance to patients and families participating in clinical trials and research, ensuring understanding of treatment protocols and care requirements.
• Develop and deliver education to nursing staff across inpatient and ambulatory care settings on clinical trials and research practices.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff regarding research protocols, trial procedures, and patient care requirements.
• Support the safe and compliant implementation of clinical trials in accordance with governance, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Vacancy Reference No. 748120 This is a Fixed Term Part-Time appointment for 12 months at 38 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE) with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile:

We are seeking a suitably experienced and dynamic candidate for the role of Clinical Nurse within the Oncology/Haematology department. In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist – Clinical Trials and Research, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of patient-centred nursing care in relation to clinical trials and research within paediatric oncology and haematology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide education, support, and clinical guidance to patients and families participating in clinical trials and research, ensuring understanding of treatment protocols and care requirements.
• Develop and deliver education to nursing staff across inpatient and ambulatory care settings on clinical trials and research practices.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff regarding research protocols, trial procedures, and patient care requirements.
• Support the safe and compliant implementation of clinical trials in accordance with governance, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Eligibility to Apply:

• To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.

About CAHS:

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

CAHS values:

To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities , CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect , Excellence and Accountability . During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.

Support for your interview process:

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via [e-mail] or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.