Clinical Research Coordinator III

University Health Network; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to patient care and research as a Clinical Research Coordinator III. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with healthcare teams to manage clinical trials at Toronto Western Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital. Your expertise will be essential in recruiting participants, coordinating visits, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while working alongside talented professionals in a supportive environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about improving patient outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration in Ontario.
• Minimum one year experience in phase 2 or 3 clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient visits and manage clinical trial logistics.
• Recruit study participants and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Patient Management

Clinical Trials Coordination

Attention to Detail

Clinical Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines

Knowledge of IATA Shipping Regulations

Education

Registered Nurse

BScN (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Medicine
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:08
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Non-union. $79,903 - $99,879 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy.
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator III collaborates with Investigators and the health care team to assume responsibility for the overall patient management and coordination of several clinical trials at Toronto Western Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital. This position requires the individual to work 0.8 FTE at UHN and 0.2 FTE at St. Michael's Hospital. The individual will be employed on a Temporary part-time basis at each institution and will need to complete the hiring and onboarding process at each institution.

Duties

1. Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent);
2. Coordination of patient visits schedules as per study protocol; execution of all aspects of study visit (e.g. assessment of adverse events, monitoring safety, medication administration, questionnaires, sample collection, including processing and shipment of samples according to clinical protocol);
3. 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;
4. Liaising with sponsor for monitoring/audits and facilitating hosting of regulatory inspections as required;
5. Reviewing and assessing study-related literature;
6. Submission and revision of Research Ethics Board applications;
7. Management of research finances.

Qualifications

1. Registered Nurse
2. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
3. BScN preferred
4. Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice
5. Minimum one (1) year experience in phase 2 or 3 clinical trials
6. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
7. Evidence of good physical assessment, psychosocial assessment and patient/family teaching skills
8. Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability
9. Training in ICH/GCP guidelines an asset
10. Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
11. Excellent organizational and time management skills required
12. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
13. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
14. Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
15. Proficiency with MS Office software – Word, Excel and Power Point preferred.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.