Locations: Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital - Herston
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months.
Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7).
We are seeking a motivated Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) to join our dynamic Clinical Trials Support Unit at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR), based at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Campus in Herston, Brisbane.
In this role, you will work with principal investigators, experienced clinicians, and project managers to conduct and coordinate clinical research activities across various clinical studies and randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assisting with project setup, participant recruitment and follow-up, and bio-sample collection.
2. Supporting mixed-methods data collection, database usage, and investigational product (IP) education and administration.
3. Coordinating clinical studies to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Standard Operating Procedures, and ethical/regulatory requirements.
4. Liaising effectively with clinical staff, research teams, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth study operations.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality research in a collaborative and innovative environment.
About UQ:
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
Benefits:
1. Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
2. 17% superannuation contributions.
3. 17.5% annual leave loading.
4. Access to flexible working arrangements like flexible start/finish times.
5. Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
6. UQ Study for Staff.
7. Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day).
8. Salary packaging options.
About You:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing, with a minimum of four years' experience as a clinical research nurse/coordinator in clinical trials.
Active, unrestricted AHPRA registration with the ability to perform clinical activities, including venipuncture, medication administration, and ECG.
Demonstrated knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements for clinical trials and research, including experience in clinical trial start-up, coordination, and close-out activities.
Proven track record in conducting and coordinating clinical trials in collaboration with other health disciplines.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, combined with excellent organisational and planning abilities.
Proficiency in clinical trial management systems or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, AHPRA registration, and mandatory immunisations.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Chris Shannon. For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
1. Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
2. Resume.
Other Information:
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
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Applications close Thursday 9 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45996). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 16 January 2025.
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