Clinical Research Coordinator III (Phase 1)

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$84,779 - CA$105,968 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with Investigators and health care team to assume responsibility for the overall patient management and coordination of several clinical studies for the Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The research nurse will work primarily in the Phase 1 clinical trials group. Studies include pharma-sponsored, cooperative group sponsored (such as NCIC) as well as Investigator initiated trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, and current certificate of competence (licensure/registration) from a college legislated under the Regulated Health Professions Act
• At minimum 3 to 5 years clinical and/or professional experience is required
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience
• Strong knowledge base in Phase I Clinical Trials
• 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
• 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
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice
• Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability

Nice To Haves

• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards
• Chemotherapy certification (deSouza Institute) is preferred
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines is an asset
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
• Proficiency with MS Office software – Word, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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, assessments, vital signs, ECG’s, monitoring and administration of treatments as per study protocol.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 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, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level