Job Description: • Full time Maternity Leave position until July 2026 • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Fitzroy location with excellent benefits About the Role The primary objective of the Haematology Trials Research Nurse is to provide ongoing oversight of Haematology clinical trials conducted within CDU, to ensure compliance with trial protocols, Functioning as a critical liaison, this role bridges the CDU Clinical Nursing team and the HCRC Haematology Clinical Trial Coordinators, and is instrumental in facilitating the seamless delivery of clinical trial treatments within the CDU, and systematically identifying and documenting protocol deviations or violations. Classifications for this position will be YX13 ($ 122,907.20 per annum). Your Contribution Registered Nurse Division 1 Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Awareness of ICH-GCP Guidelines and relevant ethical guidelines Current Good Clinical Practice Certificate Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (Select which is applicable) What we Offer • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) • 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 us The Haematology Clinical Research Centre (HCRC) is a dedicated, supportive team of clinical researchers, and is part of the Haematology Department. Our Clinical Trial Research Program encompasses a wide range of clinical trials, including First in Human (FIH), Phase 1 to Phase 111 registrational trials, and our CAR-T Cell therapy program. We provide a comprehensive service in the context of clinical trials delivered in the outpatient setting, Cancer Centre Day Unit (CDU), Ward 6 west, and at a number of Trial Satellite Sites, across Victoria and Interstate. 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. 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). Contact Lisa Demosthenous lisa.demosthenous@svha.org.au 3.LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT The Haematology Clinical Research Centre (HCRC) is part of the Haematology Department. Our Clinical Trial Research Program encompasses a wide range of clinical trials, including First in Human (FIH), Phase 1 to Phase 111 registrational trials, and our CAR-T Cell therapy program. We provide a comprehensive service in the context of clinical trials delivered in the outpatient setting, Cancer Centre Day Unit (CDU), Ward 6 west, and at a number of Trial Satellite Sites, across Victoria and Interstate. The Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) is a co-located clinical unit within Cancer Services. Our Chemotherapy Day Unit encompasses treatment chairs for patients receiving systemic anticancer therapies, Apheresis, Cancer Care at Home and Symptom Urgent Review Clinic. 4.POSITION PURPOSE The primary objective of the Haematology Trials Research Nurse is to provide ongoing oversight of Haematology clinical trials conducted within CDU, to ensure compliance with trial protocols, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines, in readiness for inspections by regulatory bodies such as the FDA, TGA, and other government and sponsored audits. Functioning as a critical liaison, this role bridges the CDU Clinical Nursing team and the HCRC Haematology Clinical Trial Coordinators, and is instrumental in facilitating the seamless delivery of clinical trial treatments within the CDU, and systematically identifying and documenting protocol deviations or violations. This role does not involve direct patient care. 5.POSITION DUTIES Responsible for training CDU nursing staff administering Haematology trial medications to ensure protocol adherence, thus reducing the risk of protocol deviation and violations. Establish and maintain timely documentation of clinical trial protocol training of CDU nurses. in readiness for FDA/TGA inspections; government/regulatory and sponsor audits. HCRC will provide training slides. Attend daily Tier 1 CDU meetings, to handover the clinical trial patient requirements, to the nursing staff responsible for delivering trial treatment for that day. Attend HCRC daily afternoon handover meeting with trial coordinators. Daily monitoring of MRO notes and trial proformas, to ensure all required protocol mandated timepoints are documented accurately and timely. Ensure timely and accurate completion of protocol deviation/violation logs in preparation for weekly meetings with HCRC managers. Attend weekly meetings with HCRC managers, attend bi-monthly meeting with CDU manager HCRC managers and Head of Haematology. In consultation with HCRC and CDU managers, review new clinical trial protocols to establish nurse acuity and equipment requirements, and completion of Declaration of Support. Update CDU clinical trial information/ fast-facts in nursing resource folder filed in G Drive. Monitoring Cancer Centre White Board to ensure adequately updated daily. Deliver lab kits and visits proformas to CDU in preparation for next day treatment. Return completed trial visit proformas to HCRC daily. Care Coordination Establish effective communication between the CDU staff and the Haematology Clinical Trial Coordinators (HCRC), to foster positive relationships and open lines of communication between the two departments. Collaborate closely with CDU Nurses, HCRC trial coordinators, and managers to ensure the seamless conduct and safe delivery of Haematology clinical trial treatments within the CDU. Promote Haematology trial education for CDU nursing staff, to enhance their clinical trial knowledge and understanding of trial specific requirements, crucial for trial protocol compliance and data integrity. Contribute to the development of systems to support the planning, and execution of Haematology trial treatment in CDU. Develop and maintain Trial fast-facts for clinical trials in collaboration with trial coordinator and investigators. In consultation with the trial principal investigator and primary trial coordinator, develop protocol mandated nurse treatment guidelines, and Infusion reaction guidelines. Professional Leadership Act as a specialist resource for clinical trials to promote the safe and ethical conduct of clinical trial activities. Promote a cross-disciplinary culture of innovation and learning through leadership and mentorship of CDU and HCRC staff , who are directly or indirectly involved in clinical research. Provide positive role-modelling, leadership, and mentorship for the Clinical Research Nurse role. Foster a culture of facilitated learning to ensure that trials are conducted in compliance with the trial protocol, and as per all applicable local, national, and international regulatory, policy and guideline requirements to collect high-quality, reliable, replicable, and valid research data. Maintain clinical competencies and mandatory training related to nursing registration and ICH GCP E6(R2) Good Clinical Practise Guidelines. Quality and Safety Participate in HCRC QA initiatives in preparation for National Clinical Trials Governance Framework SNAP audits and frequent regulatory/sponsor audits. Identify opportunities for improvement in the clinical research process. Manage risk through implementing risk controls, including quality and monitoring activities via participation in the HCRC QA team. Align practice with relevant National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care,2017) and the Clinical Trials Governance Framework (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care,2022),relating to health and care research in Australia. 6.INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS General Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions. Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed. Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process. Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business. Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions. Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance. Clinical Quality and Safety Attend clinical orientation upon commencement. Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate. Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures Complete annual clinical competencies Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work Person Centred Care Establishes and maintains respectful, diverse and collaborative professional relationships to promote person-centred care Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback Health and Safety Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement 7.INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2) The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities: Capability Demonstrated behaviour Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between units/departments People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the team 8.SELECTION CRITERIA a.ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse Division 1 Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Awareness of ICH-GCP Guidelines and relevant ethical guidelines Current Good Clinical Practice Certificate b.OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum 4 years’ experience in haematology nursing Posgraduate studies in Clinical Research or Public Health (Desirable) Current EviQ ADAC Competency Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing or above Demonstrated clinical expertise in haematology cancer care Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical decisions Demonstrated ability to work autonomously Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills including problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and teaching Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development Ability to effectively negotiate with key members of many interests’ groups Ability to apply critical thinking and research knowledge to nursing practice and clinical care Closing Date: 19 July 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
