Mental Health Clinical Trials Nurse (Research Assistant)

at  Queensland Health

About the role
Located within the Clinical Trials Unit at Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR), the Clinical Trials Nurse uses their advanced mental health experience to assist with mental health clinical trials and intervention studies. The role involves clinical trials participant contact, conducting research assessments, entering and managing research data, managing biological samples, and general research administrative duties.
About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of clinical trials and nursing experience across a range of clinical disciplines is preferred.
• Operational and strategic experience in research ethics, governance and clinical trials processes and procedures including a strong understanding of and commitment to the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, ICH GCP guidelines and the Queensland Health Research Ethics and Governance Directive and Research Management Policy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to establish and manage productive professional relationships and networks with a variety of stakeholders.
• Flexible and agile professional mindset and approach, including the ability to manage multiple and complex responsibilities, show initiative, problem solve complex tasks and work autonomously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Recent mental health nursing experience is essential.
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Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
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