Alfred Health
is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January ****, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January ****, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
12-month fixed term appointment
Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
Research Nurse Level 2 (YU13) or Medical Scientist Grade 1 Year 1-7 (RX1-RX7)
Located at The Alfred
Great staff benefits
The Department
The Medical Oncology Unit provides co-ordinated multidisciplinary management for adult patients with malignancies. An important component of this care are the Clinical Trial/Research activities we participate in, which enable us to offer forthcoming and novel investigational treatments to our patients.
Alfred Cancer Trials (ACT) conducts phase I, II and III trials, and is a participating member of both National and International Clinical Trials Groups, incorporating both pharmaceutical industry sponsored and investigator driven studies across a wide range of tumour types.
The Role
This position will coordinate study participants and their treatments according to clinical trial protocols.
In your role, you will work on a range of studies for Collaborative and Sponsored trials, in collaboration with a group of experienced Oncology researchers who share knowledge, and assist each other in their project recruitment and management.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Nursing
Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via APHRA with a minimum of 3 years post graduate oncology/haematology nursing experience
Degree level of education or other relevant further education
ADAC accredited
Skilled in IV cannulation and collection of trial specimens from participants
Medical Scientist
Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Applied Science
Knowledge of key concepts of Cancer Biology
Biomedical research laboratory experience
Understanding of clinical medical terminology
Current GCP certification and understanding of GCP principles
Relevant tertiary qualification in Life Sciences
Staff Benefits
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Micheleine Uhe, Clinical Research Manager -
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 20th October ****.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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