• Permanent, part time 0.8FTE Research Nurse Coordinator opportunity.
• To provide specialist research nursing care and support to study participants for specified clinical trials, adhering to treatment guidelines and research study protocol requirements.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

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Mō te tūnga - About the Role

As a Research Nurse Coordinator within the Haematology Service at Christchurch Hospital you will be the lead study coordinator for commercial and collaborative randomised clinical studies of investigational medications and other therapies. You will be responsible for providing coordination of all aspect - s clinical trials from set-up to close-out; and provide quality nursing care to haematology patients participating in those clinical trials.

The primary objective of the Haematology clinical trials (research) programme is to comply with ICH-GCP guidelines while following protocol specified guidelines. We aim to improve the standards of care offered to our patients by participating in well-designed clinical trials which can offer access to innovative treatments not normally available within New Zealand.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

Excellent organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to communicate and work alongside a wide range of people at both professional and personal level; and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team are imperative to this role.

To be successful in this role, you will have expert nursing knowledge with extensive clinical experience. Your personal skills will include being self-motivated and reliable with working independently. You will have the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-faceted team. You will be able to prioritise your workloads daily. You will possess critical-thinking skills to be able to undertake expert patient assessment, planning and interventions as required, as an integral part of the clinical research team.

You will practice in a professional manner, adhering to the regulations governing clinical and research practice to work within research protocols and guidelines.

A solid background in clinical research, its requirements, both in reporting and regulatory submissions, including a working knowledge of ethics application processes would be a distinct advantage. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of data management and your organisation skills will be second to none.

Ngā hua  - Benefits

Being part of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

Mō mātou  - About us

From July last year the Canterbury DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector. 

Waitaha Canterbury is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.

We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team.

Tono ināianei  - Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Partner - natalie.gaunt@cdhb.health.nz

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