Nurse Coordinator - Haematology Trials Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Christchurch Hospital
• 1.0FTE (40 hours a week), Permanent role
• Monday to Friday, 8am - 430pm
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a Research Nurse Coordinator who 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.

About the Service

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.

About you 

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 have good work-ethic and 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.

A solid background in clinical research, both in reporting and regulatory submissions is required, 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.

• Haematology experience
• Experience in research, coordination and clinical trials
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• You will have effective problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. -   All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz