Clinical Research Coordinator Iii - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III

Job Posting #:926859

Union:
Non Union

Site:
Toronto Western Hospital

Department:
Rheumatology

Reports to:
Research Manager

Salary Range:
$79,903 - $99,879 annually: To Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy.

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Status:
Permanent Full-Time

Posting Date:
November 24, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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.

***The role of nursing in clinical trials continues to evolve as a growing subspecialty of rheumatology 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 Rheumatology at Toronto Western Hospital.

The research nurse will be involved in diverse autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, Sjogren's, and osteoarthritis.

DUTIES

Key responsibilities include:

Coordination of patient visits schedules as per study protocol;
Execution of all aspects of study visit (e.g. assessment adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, medication administration [subcutaneous and IV], 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 3 (three) years of nursing experience
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
BScN preferred
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.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemptio