Clinical Research Nurse

at  Qu Biologics

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The study involves evaluating efficacy of Qu Biologics’ lung-directed SSI (QBKPN) in improving innate immune function and reducing respiratory infections in adults (65 years and older). Participants will be recruited from the community, as well as from independent-living, assisted-living, long-term care residences and senior centres.
The Clinical Research Nurse will report to the Director, Clinical Operations and work under the guidance & supervision of the Qualified Investigator and Co-Investigators to conduct the clinical trial according to the study protocol, applicable regulatory and ethical requirements, and institutional policies.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participating in study start-up and recruitment activities
• Assessing participant study eligibility and obtaining informed consent
• Travelling to participants’ homes (in the community as well as in independent-living, assisted-living and long-term care residences), senior centres and designated lab sampling facilities to conduct study visits, which include but are not limited to, reviewing medical history, administering study questionnaires, completing study assessments, taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, drawing blood samples including simple lab processing and delivering samples to a local lab, collecting urine samples, administering study medication, assessing for, and promptly notifying Investigators of, adverse events
• Completing study data entry and safety reporting within required timelines
• Assisting with maintenance of Trial Master File
• Completing core-research and study-specific training
• Attending meetings related to monitoring enrollment, identifying and problem-solving recruitment and/or other challenges in trial conduct, creating and implementing strategies to meet study objectives and timelines, ensuring protocol adherence, quality in trial conduct, and risk mitigation
• Participating in trial monitoring visits and attending to any follow-up items
• Communicating clearly, concisely, professionally and in a timely fashion
• Other related duties, as necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)-approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or LPN with the BCCNM
• Current Criminal Record Check
• Current CPR certification; training updates can be provided
• At least two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience preferably caring for older adults or a combination of relevant education and experience
• High proficiency at venipuncture/phlebotomy is required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Must have own vehicle and valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Must be willing to rotate with other study nurses to be study nurse on-call (Please note, it is anticipated that off-hours phone calls will be rare but per regulatory requirements, there must be 24-hour availability from the study team)
• Competency with computers and videoconferencing (Outlook, Word, Excel, Zoom)
• Experience working with clinical trials an asset
• TCPS2, GCP, Health Canada Division 5 and Transportation of Dangerous Goods training preferred
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Fluent English

• Participating in study start-up and recruitment activities
• Assessing participant study eligibility and obtaining informed consent
• Travelling to participants’ homes (in the community as well as in independent-living, assisted-living and long-term care residences), senior centres and designated lab sampling facilities to conduct study visits, which include but are not limited to, reviewing medical history, administering study questionnaires, completing study assessments, taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, drawing blood samples including simple lab processing and delivering samples to a local lab, collecting urine samples, administering study medication, assessing for, and promptly notifying Investigators of, adverse events
• Completing study data entry and safety reporting within required timelines
• Assisting with maintenance of Trial Master File
• Completing core-research and study-specific training
• Attending meetings related to monitoring enrollment, identifying and problem-solving recruitment and/or other challenges in trial conduct, creating and implementing strategies to meet study objectives and timelines, ensuring protocol adherence, quality in trial conduct, and risk mitigation
• Participating in trial monitoring visits and attending to any follow-up items
• Communicating clearly, concisely, professionally and in a timely fashion
• Other related duties, as necessar