Clinical Research Coordinator, Temporary Full Time

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

1d • CA$53 - CA$63 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator, as a leader within the Program, is responsible and accountable for the co-ordination of all patient-care-related activities related to COVID clinical trials, in accordance with the Southlake Regional Health Centre vision, mission, and values. They will work in collaboration with the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator for the organization and coordination of clinical research trials and efficient patient recruitment for the COVID clinical trials. They will establish strong relationships with study sponsors and promote the clinical trials program at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre to ensure continuous growth. They will lead the team in implementing evidence-based practices that are sensitive to limited resources within a patient-centred-care philosophy. They will liaise with members of the inter-professional team to ensure excellence in patient care through monitoring of standards of care and patient outcomes as related to clinical trials. They will be a role model for professional and organizational core competencies.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Health Sciences required (Nursing preferred)
• Current registration with a Regulated Health Professional College preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the regulatory environment in Clinical Research, including, but not limited to, FDA – Code of Federal Regulations FDA Audit Procedures Privacy Legislation Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications (CTA) Health Canada Food & Drug Regulations Health Canada Inspections Procedures Tri-Council Policy
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Nice To Haves

• Nursing preferred
• Current registration with a Regulated Health Professional College preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate processes are in place to assess patients for study eligibility, including communication with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient study recruitment.
• Reviews clinical charts and accurately abstracts required clinical data, through a patient’s last visit(s), to determine patient eligibility for the trial(s).
• Performs and prepares clinical trials chart and sponsor audits within an agreed-upon (between Corporate Clinical Research Coordinator, Coordinator, and Physician lead) timeframe.
• Facilitates availability, maintenance, and repair of all materials, resources, and clinical equipment.
• Works in collaboration with other staff members of the Southlake Regional Health Centre to coordinate an inter-professional team approach, to ensure appropriate processes and practices are in place.
• Confirms that clinical trials personnel follow standards of practice in study protocols.
• Acts as a clinical trials resource for trial patients, their caregivers, and the other members of the health care team.
• Promotes an environment that respects confidentiality, privacy of patients, team members, and health information in a professional manner, as defined by Southlake Regional Health Centre and regulatory bodies.
• Promotes an environment that encourages change and performs as a key change agent utilizing the clinical team.
• Reviews patient complaints and adverse events and determines a plan of action in collaboration with the Corporate Clinical Research Coordinator, the clinical trials team members, sponsors, and Physician Leads.
• Facilitates and participates in the activities of the designated clinical service team.
• Demonstrates clinical decision making that is efficient, effective, inclusive, ethical, legal, fair and transparent.
• Supports changes in the delivery of services which are recommended by legislative, governing and accrediting standards.
• Formulates and executes appropriate clinical priority setting based on the current needs, activity, resources and safety.
• Ensures processes are in place for accurate record-keeping, including study tracking procedures, as required by law, for all clinical trial activity.
• Supports and directs an environment that meets biological, chemical, mechanical/physical safety standards and hospital polices/standard operating procedures for clinical research.
• Supports continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Undertakes a key leadership role in the preparation for accreditation reviews and regulatory audits.
• Promotes a practice environment that is accepting and respectful of all job classifications and employees of varied backgrounds and experience.
• Identifies, with the Corporate Clinical Research Coordinator, operational program gaps and establish a process for resolution.
• Incorporates the hospital’s vision, mission, and values into departmental activities.
• Communicates frequently with the Manager.
• Utilizes systems thinking in clinical planning and decision making.
• Utilizes change management theories and practices.
• Incorporates clinical, technological and research concepts into decision making.
• Serves as a role model to encourage staff to respect customer/patient relations.
• Attends study initiation and sponsors’ visits as required.
• Assists the Corporate Clinical Research Coordinator in facilitating meetings and presentations, as required, for clinical trial activities.
• Assists in monitoring the operational budget within the allocated resources.
• Ensures accurate clinical trial budget tracking is maintained in collaboration with corporate research finance personnel.
• Ensures that documentation is thorough, complete and accurate.
• Investigates immediately, in collaboration with the Corporate Clinical Research Coordinator, critical incidents and takes necessary action, followed by a thorough investigation, reporting and change process.
• Incorporates ethical and moral concepts into the practical environment.
• Performs cross-functional duties, as assigned/required or requested.
• Collaborates with team members supporting decision making at the point of care.
• Collaborates with an inter-professional team to solve problems, change processes and improve function and quality of patient care and support systems.
• Demonstrates respect and the value of each team member.
• Committed to implementing a process/program of continuous quality improvement.
• Facilitates, with the Manager, to ensure that a quality management process is in place.
• Attends meetings as required by the Corporate Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Ensures a safe environment as per the Occupational Health Guidelines.
• Facilitates availability, maintenance and repair of all materials, resources and clinical equipment.

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

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