Clinical Nurse

CRVCID 705906
Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse (Research) with a keen interest in research and evidence-based practice?
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse (Research) to join our dynamic team and contribute to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical research.

This is a 12-month fixed term appointment FTE 0.8 to FTE 1.0, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Position Profile
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual the opportunity to develop their knowledge of research methodologies to facilitate and coordinate research projects and clinical trials within the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Unit. The successful applicant will demonstrate a clear understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and its practical application to trial management. Key activities will include patient screening and recruitment, delivery and compliance of protocol approved interventions, accurate data collection, managing ethics and governance submissions, amendments, and safety reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements, and assisting with negotiation, preparation, and execution of study related contracts. Knowledge of inflammatory bowel disease conditions, the WA Health Research Governance System (RGS) or previous experience undertaking clinical trials is desirable, but not essential.

The Clinical Nurse (Research) has professional accountability to the Nursing and Midwifery Research Unit, demonstrating a positive commitment to relevant guidelines and legislation, and in alignment with the SMHS Research Strategy

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Rachel West, A/Nurse Director - Research on or

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your Application Should Include

• A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• For further information click here.

Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

**Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.**