Licensed Practical Nurse - Screening Department

CareAbout•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Licensed Practical Nurse, Screening Department will work with the Screening team to screen participants enrolled in clinical studies. Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Screening Department include intake/collection of tasks performed and assessment of overall participant eligibility regarding tasks performed in compliance with study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

DEP in Health, assistance and nursing.
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 communicate clearly and confidently when speaking in front of groups. (in French or/and in English).
Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
Customer Service focused.
Ability to work under stress with accuracy.
Microsoft suite
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.
Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse - Screening Department including, but not limited to, for the following reasons: The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.
Perform technical screening activities, including but not limited to, screening data collection, safety measurements (ECG, vital signs, etc.), blood collection, sample handling, processing, and in-house testing.
Monitor, document and/or follow-up on participant adverse events.
Resolution of data queries.
Conduct informed consent procedures with individual participants and groups, ensuring understanding and compliance with study requirements.
Assessment of participant eligibility based on criteria collected regarding study protocol, SOP and GCP.
Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers.