Job posting# 890513
Position: Research Nurse (Clinical Research Coordinator III)
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit
Reports to: Nurse Manager, Clinical Trials
Pay Range: $76,440-$95,550 per annum (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Research Nurse (Clinical Research Coordinator III) in our Cancer Clinical Research Unit.
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The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.
The role of nursing in clinical trials continues to evolve as a growing subspecialty of oncology nursing. It expands the nurse’s knowledge base, professional practice, autonomy and utilizes key elements of nursing practice such as patient assessment, documentation, critical thinking and holistic patient care. What is unique to this role is that all of these functions are within the realm of clinical trials. If you are looking for a challenging nursing role that is both rewarding and interesting, we may have that role for you.
The Clinical Research Coordinator III collaborates with Investigators and the health care team to assume responsibility for the overall patient management and coordination of several clinical studies for the Department of Medical Oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital. The research nurse will work primarily with the Gynecology disease site team with the opportunity to float in future to another site as needed.
Key responsibilities include recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent); coordination of patient visits schedules as per study protocol; execution of all aspects of study visit (e.g. assessment adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, questionnaires, sample collection),provides clinical care for patients participating in clinical trials and the implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection and source documentation within required timeframes, as per UHN policy, regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
BScN preferred
Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in oncology with strong knowledge base in gynecology
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
Evidence of good physical assessment, psychosocial assessment, documentation and patient/family teaching skill
Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP, CCRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards
Previous clinical research experience
Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability
Training in ICH/GCP guidelines an asset.
Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
Proficiency with MS Office software – Word, Outlook and Excel desired.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.
Closing Date: Until Filled
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.