Clinical Health Services Researcher (Registered Nurse)

The Canadian Medical Protective Association; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare association in Ottawa is seeking a Clinical Health Services Researcher to lead research projects, analyze healthcare data, and disseminate findings. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and a Registered Nurse designation, with over 10 years of diverse experience in clinical nursing and health service research. This position offers a hybrid work environment with a salary range of $100,400 to $116,700.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of clinical nursing and health service research experience.
• Experience in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods data analysis.
• Familiarity with Canadian health administrative databases is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively establish research purpose and scope with stakeholders.
• Lead preparation of manuscripts for peer review.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to improve research products.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in health sciences

Registered Nurse designation

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Position at Canadian Medical Protective Association

CLINICAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCHER

CONTRIBUTING TO THE CMPA

The Safe Medical Care Research (SMC-R) department performs acquisition, abstraction, and capture of clinically oriented medico-legal data. The department analyzes and interprets the data to generate knowledge that supports the activities of Safe Medical Care. The department also responds to internal and external requests for data analysis. The department studies historical data to identify individual provider, team and system factors associated with medico-legal risk, researches trends, and evaluates the performance and impact of education programs. The department synthesizes evidence and disseminates its research findings by authoring reports, peer reviewed publications and risk management and educational materials in collaboration with CMPA’s physician advisors, general counsel, and the Communications department.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Clinical Health Services Researcher is a member of the Data Insight (DI) team within SMC Research. The incumbent works closely with other members across the SMC Research team, as well as other collaborators and stakeholders, both internal and external to the CMPA. The Clinical Health Services Researcher functions in a lead role: (i) collaborative planning and executing research projects using rigorous qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches, and; (ii) translating evidence as part of a team that generates, disseminates and provides knowledge products and services, including research abstracts, reports, presentations and manuscripts for audiences within and outside of the CMPA.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Clinical Analytics, the Clinical Health Services Researcher ensures health evidence is produced and reported using methodological rigour, accuracy, timeliness and relevance to both CMPA members and the broader healthcare community – key factors in maintaining the CMPA’s status as a leader in advancing safe medical care.

POSITION ACTIVITIES

INSIGHT / KNOWLEDGE GENERATION

• Works with SMC Research team members and stakeholders to collaboratively: establish research purpose and scope identify and refine research questions
• Drafts, develops and executes research protocols in collaboration with project team members, including incorporation of comments and feedback from management and co-authors
• Conducts data analysis using current methodologies and techniques
• Works closely with project team members to ensure the appropriate interpretation of data results

KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION

• Leads and supports the preparation of manuscripts for peer review (as lead author or co-author) and abstract submissions of research findings for submission to conferences and meetings
• Leverages available tools and guidelines to inform reporting and presentation of research findings

RESEARCH SUPPORT

• Participates in quality assurance activities to support quality improvement of research products.
• Provides support and assistance to DI and SMC Research members as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Registered Nurse designation and registration with the College of Nurses
• A Master’s degree in health sciences, ideally Epidemiology, Health Administration, Public and / or Population Health or Nursing
• A minimum of 10 years of combined clinical nursing experience and health service research experience
• Experience in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods data analysis
• Experience with patient safety and / or QI research is an asset
• Familiarity with major Canadian health administrative databases (., OHIP, DAD, NACRS) and / or patient registries is an asset

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate, collaborate and work effectively with stakeholders, both internal and external to the CMPA, including physicians, senior managers and investigators. Ability to identify needs and investigate solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting or one-on-one and to explain complex concepts clearly, including experience presenting research findings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent judgement, time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once and prioritize work in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to lead projects and project teams.
• Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions while working with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with technologies (. MS Office, Sharepoint / OneDrive, use of electronic filing systems).

POSTING DETAILS

• Job type : This is a regular full-time opportunity.
• Salary range : $100,400 to $116,700 – this role is classified as a level 9
• Location : Hybrid - Primary Remote Job. You can work from a home-based office the majority of the time within the provinces of Ontario and Québec, with regular on-site presence at the CMPA office (1-2 days per week). If you prefer, you can choose to work out of the CMPA office in Ottawa, Ontario near the beautiful Dow’s Lake.
• Skills assessment : selected candidates may be required to complete a skill assessment
• Application deadline : October 2, 2025 at 4 : 00pm EST.