Research Nurse | ICU

* Fitzroy location* Friendly and supportive team environment* Permanent Part Time* Liaising with medical, nursing and allied health staff within ICU and throughout the hospital, sharing information that contributes to staff best meeting the requirements for any research project and therefore contributing to best practice and patient care.* Support the management of ICU Databases* Provide support with Research Projects* Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA)* Post-graduate qualification in critical care/intensive care nursing* Minimum 4 years post graduate nursing experience in ICU* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay* In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvement* Assist and be supervised by the Department of Critical Care Medicine Director and Nurse Unit Manager.* Assist in the preparation of Human Research and Ethics Committee and Governance Unit submissions, amendments and ongoing reporting in line with relevant regulatory guidelines.* Attain a thorough understanding of nominated clinical trial protocols, including relevant procedures and documentation to ensure the safe, accurate and timely conduct of research trials.* Assist in set up, conduct and complete clinical trials in line with relevant guidelines, trial protocol, timelines and targets for recruitment.* Liaise with medical, nursing and allied health professionals from within the Intensive Care Unit and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne in the conduct of studies as required (such as ethics committee, pharmacy, laboratories, health information services, other wards).* Assist in screening hospital patients for eligibility for clinical studies and maintain a screening log when required by the study protocol.* Assess patients’ clinical status to establish the continuing care plan, appropriate action and suitability for participation / continuation in the clinical trial in conjunction with the treating doctor and/or investigator.* Assist in seeking informed consent from patients and/or their next of kin and maintain accurate and complete records of consent obtained by self and other colleagues in the Intensive Care Unit.* Coordinate all aspects of care of clinical trial participants and associated data collection in accordance with the defined clinical research protocol and relevant regulatory guidelines.* Maintain effective communication with trial participants and relatives, Investigators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure information is shared appropriately.* Assist in development of study specific documentation to ensure data is recorded accurately, is able to be verified and is reported in a timely manner in accordance with the protocol, regulatory requirements and project timelines.* Ensure data is secure and confidentiality maintained at all times.* Assist in accurate reporting of adverse events in a timely and effective manner to all relevant parties in accordance with HREC requirements, good clinical research practice and protocol requirements.* Liaise with clinical trial monitors, data managers, research contract organisations and pharmaceutical sponsors (for data query resolution, source document verification, study product records).* Assist in maintaining an accurate record of study supply orders, receipts, inspection, distribution, usage and wastage as required.* Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper systems for evidencing high degree of organisation and attention to detail.* Attend relevant educational and investigator meetings.* Organise research meetings and promote research staff development as required.* Ensure all aspects of research work is conducted in accordance regulatory requirements such as federal, state and local Health Information and Privacy Laws, the Australian Code of Responsible Conduct of Research (2007) and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and International Guidelines for Food Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).* Maintain up-to-date certification of Good Clinical Research Practice.* Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM* Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions* Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct* Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed* Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process* Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business* Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance* Clinical Quality and Safety* Attend clinical orientation upon commencement* Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover* Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.* Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken* Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures* Complete annual clinical competencies* Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work* Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work* Person Centred Care* Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format* Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care* Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback* Health and Safety* Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions* Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually* Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually* Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement* As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements* Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,* Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman* Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes.**SELECTION CRITERIA** **ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS*** Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency* Post Graduate qualification in critical care/intensive care nursing* Minimum 4 years post graduate nursing experience in Intensive CareSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and
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