To be eligible for this role you MUST be a current employee of The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

Clinical Research Nurse Manager - Exciting professional development opportunity - Maternity relief backfill up to November 2022

The Clinical Research Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing a dedicated team of Research Nurses and support staff, ensuring the efficient operation of The Sydney Children's Hospital Clinical Research Centre (SCHCRC’s), and supporting the growth of the SCHCRC's national and international reputation for excellence as part of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Clinical Research Centre model. SCHCRC operates to support and promote the quality, quantity, and relevance of paediatric clinical trials conducted within the Sydney Children's Hospital by assisting investigators in all aspects of the development and conduct of investigator initiated and sponsored clinical trials across a broad range of sub-specialties and therapeutic interventions with the aim of improving the health of children.

What you'll be doing

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Clinical Research Centre (SCHCRC) operates to support and promote the quality, quantity, and relevance of paediatric clinical trials conducted within the Sydney Children’s Hospital by assisting investigators in all aspects of the development and conduct of investigator initiated and sponsored clinical trials across a broad range of sub-specialties and therapeutic interventions with the aim of improving the health of children.

The Research Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing a dedicated team of Research Nurses and support staff, ensuring the efficient operation of the CRC, and supporting the growth of the SCHCRC’s national and international reputation for excellence as part of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Clinical Research Centre model.

The SCHCRC Research Nurse Manager will have an operational reporting line to the SCHN Associate Director Research Operations and a professional reporting line to the Director of Nursing, the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority (AHPRA) and relevant postgraduate qualifications, and/or experience in at least one of the following: a. Clinical protocol and CRF Development; b. Clinical trial set-up, coordination and project management; c. Clinical trial data management and reporting.

Demonstrated leadership and management experience and the ability to engender cooperation and support from collaborators from diverse backgrounds and professional levels.

Demonstrated ability to plan, and ensure execution and completion of clinical program(s) to the highest ethical and scientific standards, while at the same time demonstrating the ability to work well in a fast paced team environment.

Proven effective communication (written and verbal), problem solving, negotiating and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to maintain a strategic perspective while understanding all tasks involved in a clinical development/trials program(s) from developing a protocol through to finalising a clinical study report.

Demonstrated experience in project management, management of budgets and resourcing issues with minimal supervision including a proven ability to translate strategies into practical outcomes and action.

Demonstrated understanding of Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines.

Strong computer skills using standard hospital packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) in addition to experience with a clinical trials management system(s).

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the Application Guide for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is required for all NSW Health staff in line with the recent NSW Government Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021 (including any amendments):

Applicants are required to provide evidence of their first and second dose of a COVID-19 vaccination

If you have a medical reason and cannot be vaccinated:

A? ?form must be completed by a GP?or?Medical Practitioner.

An exemption to the Public Health Order requirements will only be considered if you are unable, due to a medical contraindication, to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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For role related queries or questions contact Georgette Danyal on georgette.danyal@health.nsw.gov.au

As this is a readvertised position, previous applicants need not apply.

Applications Close: 8/04/2022