Licensed Practical Nurse - Screening Department

at  Altasciences

Your New Company!
At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.
We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.
About the Role
If you’re looking for new challenges in a completely different working environment and want to make a difference by helping to improve people’s quality of life, our opportunity is sure to interest you!
At Altasciences, you’ll be able to develop your skills and advance your career. If you stand out for your dynamism, interpersonal skills, customer service, speed of execution, attention to detail and flexibility, send us your application!

What you’ll do here:

• Perform screening assessment including but not limited to safety assessments, Medication Questionaire, Screening Questionnaire, Weight & Height Assessments, Vital Signs, ECGs, Blood Collection and Urine Collection; all in accordance with protocol, SOPs and GCP/GDP regulations.
• Monitor, document and/or follow-up on participant adverse events;
• Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service, quality and safety within the department.
• Explain the informed consent, rules and regulations and answer volunteer’s questions.
• Perform Sorting, Processing and Shipping of biomedical samples for pick-up to the Clinical Safety Laboratory;
• Ensure that the inventory of materials required for screening sessions is adequate.
• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.
• Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers;
• Continuously assess safety improvement opportunities and communicate to departmental management.
• Ensure that the inventory of materials required for screening sessions is adequate.
• Perform sorting, processing and shipping of biomedical samples for pick-up.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• DEP in Health, assistance and nursing (Nursing Assistant);
• Licensed practical nurse registered and member in good standing with the OIIAQ (Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec);
• Bilingualism is required (French and English);
• Ability to explain inform consent forms in front of a group (in French or/and in English);
• Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
• Customer Service focused
• Ability to work under stress with accuracy.

What we offer:

• Day shift: Candidates must be available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
• Available to work every other Saturday (sometimes Sunday).
• Willing to work occasional overtime.

Altasciences’ incentive programs include:

• Training and development programs
• Employee orientation bonus program
• Annual performance reviews

• Perform screening assessment including but not limited to safety assessments, Medication Questionaire, Screening Questionnaire, Weight & Height Assessments, Vital Signs, ECGs, Blood Collection and Urine Collection; all in accordance with protocol, SOPs and GCP/GDP regulations.
• Monitor, document and/or follow-up on participant adverse events;
• Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service, quality and safety within the department.
• Explain the informed consent, rules and regulations and answer volunteer’s questions.
• Perform Sorting, Processing and Shipping of biomedical samples for pick-up to the Clinical Safety Laboratory;
• Ensure that the inventory of materials required for screening sessions is adequate.
• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.
• Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers;
• Continuously assess safety improvement opportunities and communicate to departmental management.
• Ensure that the inventory of materials required for screening sessions is adequate.
• Perform sorting, processing and shipping of biomedical samples for pick-up.
• Other tasks as assigned by management