Lead Innovation in Cancer Research as a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Radiation Oncology
Join the Cancer Trials Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Senior Research Coordinator (Radiation Oncology) in a 12-month temporary full-time position, leading the coordination of innovative cancer trials while delivering expert clinical leadership and patient‐centred care.
About This Role
Lead and coordinate cancer clinical trials while supporting high‐quality patient care. In this role you will contribute by:
* Lead and coordinate radiation oncology and cancer clinical trials within the Cancer Trials Unit
* Support safe, person‐centred patient care within research protocols and clinical standards
* Monitor trial progress and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice
* Collaborate with investigators and clinical teams to support trial recruitment, consent and participant care
* Contribute to quality improvement, service development and clinical governance initiatives
About You
You are an experienced oncology or clinical trials nurse who thrives in a collaborative research environment and is passionate about improving outcomes for patients through innovative clinical research. You will bring:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
* Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
* Advanced experience in clinical trial coordination, ideally in radiation oncology, haematology or medical oncology
* Strong clinical leadership with the ability to work autonomously in multidisciplinary teams
* Knowledge of research governance, ethics and regulatory requirements
* Proven ability to manage complex workloads, trial documentation and regulatory compliance
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What We Can Offer You
* A collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes
* Professional development and leadership opportunities within a major teaching hospital
* The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials and new cancer treatments
* You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world‐class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About Us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a tertiary health care centre providing care in most major adult specialties. We provide world class health care to Brisbane City's southern suburbs across emergency, medical, mental health and surgical services, including liver and kidney transplant. We are nationally recognised for our expertise in trauma management and organ transplants and are one of Australia's leading academic and research health centres. The PAH as a major medical research precinct hosts Australia's most advanced medical research facility, the Translational Research Institute (TRI) as well as a new Clinical Research Facility for the discoveries made at TRI to be trialed in a safe clinical environment. We're expanding our hospital to make sure everyone gets the care they need. We're adding more beds, modernising our buildings, and improving our spaces to treat kidney and cancer patients with all new services and facilities planned to open by 2027.
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Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We are better together.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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