The Nurse-Led Research Online Course Development Coordinator position will be the coordinating author of the research course. The role will be responsible for the development and translation of existing content into eleven online modules that are part of the overall course. In addition to content development, this role will facilitate the review, translation, and development of key resources to support learning in each module. Resources may include: Case studies, examples of research, templates, guides, and educational resources.
This is a part time (0.4FTE), fixed term (6 month) contract.
The Nurse-Led Research Hub (the Hub) is part of the VCCC Alliance Strategic Program Plan 2021-2024, the Leading for Impact program. The Hub is focused on providing opportunities to grow nursing research capability. The Hub is a practical, interactive, and dynamic initiative that supports connections, research knowledge, and opportunities for nurses across the clinical partners of the VCCC Alliance.
One aspect of the Hub is the development of an online research training resource for nurses working with people affected by cancer with the aim to build a workforce of nurses who are capable of leading research initiatives. The online research training resource will provide an innovative and engaging learning platform that is accessible to the clinical nursing workforce.
In this role, you will lead the development and translation of existing content into eleven online modules that are part of the overall course. In addition to content development, you will facilitate the review, translation, and development of key resources to support learning in each module.
You will demonstrate extensive understanding and application of research principles and approaches as well as an understanding of the context of delivering this to clinical nurses. You will have a strong understanding of educational principles and experience in the development and delivery of online education courses/events. A natural collaborator, you will exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills, be confident in stakeholder consultation and management, use your initiative and competently work both autonomously and in a team environment.
The vision for the VCCC Alliance is to save lives through the integration of consumer-engaged cancer research, education and patient care.
Founded in the holistic principles of the internationally-recognised Comprehensive Cancer Centre model, the VCCC Alliance brings together 10 of Victoria’s leading research, academic, and clinical institutions to achieve what can only be done through state-wide collaboration. Together we will improve outcomes in cancer in metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria, and forge new approaches to cancer research, education, and patient care for all.
The VCCC’s multi-site, multi-disciplinary model brings together the complementary strengths of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne Health (including The Royal Melbourne Hospital), the University of Melbourne, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Western Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (including St Vincent's Institute), Austin Health (including the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Austin Lifesciences) and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
VCCC is made up of a tight-knit team of staff who form the backbone working to facilitate the power of collective impact across the VCCC alliance and beyond.
Better Together we connect and support to empower sustainable change
Integrity we are respectful of the cancer community and accountable for our contribution
Bold we cultivate ideas and dare to innovate
Patient-Centred we place patients with cancer at the centre of all we do
For All we champion equity of cancer care for every Victorian
The VCCC Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation.
The VCCC Alliance makes decisions on employment, engagement, promotion and reward on the basis of merit. We are committed to all aspects of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and to providing all staff, contractors, appointees, secondees, consumers, volunteers and partners with a safe, respectful and rewarding environment.
For a confidential conversation regarding the role, please contact Sharon De Graves, Program Manager, Nurse Led Research – [email protected].
Secondment: With the ongoing objective of enhancing relationships with our alliance partners, this position may be able to be arranged as a secondment within a VCCC alliance organisation. Employees within the alliance are encouraged to contact Nell Keenan, People and Development Advisor: [email protected], to discuss the possibility of a suitable arrangement.
For a copy of the position description and more information about VCCC Alliance, please go to our website: vcccalliance.org.au/opportunities/
Applications should consist of your CV and a covering letter outlining the key reasons for your interest in the role specifically addressing the key selection criteria in the position description on our website.
Please lodge your application via SEEK, no later than Wednesday 16 November at 5pm.
