Research Coordinator RN - Oncology Research (ACCRU) - Department of Research

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

1d•CA$42 - CA$53•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator – Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates research projects within Nova Scotia Health, including prescreening potential clinical trial participants, administering clinical trials, caring for participants (in the clinic setting, and on-call), and managing study documents and data. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the ACCRU Manager of Clinical Research Operations, they provide clinical leadership and ensure ICH GCP compliant, appropriate, coordinated nursing care by the study team. They deliver culturally competent oncology care to diverse participants, fostering a safe environment that respects and supports individual beliefs and needs. The Research Coordinator – RN maintains professional competence through ongoing development and practices in accordance with regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and Nova Scotia Health policies.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Nursing required
Current registration with NSCN required
Minimum of two years’ experience in nursing required
Current BLS-C required
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
Demonstrated competencies in computer skills, including databases
Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills related to the scope required for this patient population (i.e. CPR, physical, mental and emotional assessment, phlebotomy , etc.)
Effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Effective research and analytical thinking skills
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills
Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing experience an asset
Experience in clinical research an asset
CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates research projects within Nova Scotia Health.
Prescreens potential clinical trial participants.
Administers clinical trials.
Cares for participants (in the clinic setting, and on-call).
Manages study documents and data.
Provides clinical leadership and ensures ICH GCP compliant, appropriate, coordinated nursing care by the study team.
Delivers culturally competent oncology care to diverse participants, fostering a safe environment that respects and supports individual beliefs and needs.
Maintains professional competence through ongoing development and practices in accordance with regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and Nova Scotia Health policies.