Research Assistant, Psychiatry - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 175168

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central Zone, QEII

Department:
Research Psychiatry

Type of Employment:
Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status:
Management/Non Union
Position**
Posting Closing Date: 5-Mar-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health is the largest clinical research hosting institution and provider of health services in Nova Scotia.

We are over 22,000 employees who carry out clinical research, provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centers and community based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), The Research Assistant contributes to the support, development and management of projects in the Cognitive Health and Recovery Research Laboratory by assisting with literature reviews, study design and materials, ethics submissions, data collection and management, and providing general administrative support for studies of cognitive rehabilitation.

Potential duties are listed below and will be assigned as needed.

Study/Clinical Trial Administration

Completes Case Report Forms in conjunction with the PI and/or Manager and/or Coordinator
Processes & submits forms to Research Ethics Board (REB)
Prepares specimens for shipments (Dry ice shipping certification an asset)
Coordinates collection of blood samples and transport of the same
Administers, scores & records results for study tests (e.g. questionnaires)
Conducts informed consent discussions with patients who have agreed to be contacted for research purposes

Administrative Support

Replies to routine correspondence & composes and edits letters, documents & general memoranda
Orders, maintains & monitors offices supplies
Attends team meetings
Faxes, photocopies, books rooms, catering & meetings & other related clerical functions
Coordinates incoming & outgoing mail and arranges for courier services
Supports the section research director by taking minutes at team lead meetings and helping to arrange these meetings

Data management

Collects data related to study
Files study documents, test results, etc
Develops & maintains methods of tracking information through databases and spreadsheets
Enters, summarizes & analyses data using database and/or spreadsheets
Archives documentation related to study once it has closed & develops & maintains a method of retrieval from storage
Coordinates booking of return study visits, arranges data transfer and secure storage of data
Follows up with clinical care teams regarding patients enrolled in research studies

Other related duties as required

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Currently enrolled in or completed post-secondary education in a Health Science and/or Science related discipline (Psychology, Science preferred)
Bachelor or Masters Degree in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Science) preferred
Two years' research related experience preferred
TCPS2: CORE Certification considered an asset
Proficiency with current Nova Scotia Health systems (STAR, PHS and/or LIS) an asset
Previous experience in a health care or Clinical Research is an asset
Experience working with seniors is an asset
Experience with cognitive disorders is an asset
Experience with cognitive testing is an asset
Effective communication, problem solving and decision making skills
Well developed organizational, time management and daily planning skills
Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
Ability to deal with a wide variety of people in a professional manner
Competencies in multiple languages an asset, French preferred
Ability to draft, format and edit office correspondence

Successful applicants are required to provide a criminal record check to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday