Clinical Research Coordinator III

at  University Health Network

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. 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 ground breaking 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing
Reports to: Nurse Manager, Clinical Research
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:08
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

SALARY: $79,903 - $99,879 ANNUALLY: TO COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONSISTENT WITH UHN COMPENSATION POLICY

Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Research Coordinator III collaborates with Investigators and health care team to assume responsibility for the overall patient management and coordination of several clinical studies for the Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology at Princess Margaret Hospital. The research nurse will work primarily with the Gastrointestinal disease site team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BScN preferred
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in oncology with a knowledge base in GI Oncology
• Recognized certification in clinical research (CCRP) and/or oncology nursing (CON(c)) obtained or planning to work towards.
• Previous clinical research experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Evidence of good physical assessment, psychosocial assessment and patient/family teaching skill
• 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 and Excel desired.

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, including processing and shipment of samples according to clinical protocol, chemotherapy administration);
• Provides clinical care for patients participating in clinical trials and the implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.