Clinical Research Coordinator III

Uhnresearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to join their dynamic team at a leading cancer center. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage clinical studies, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about oncology and eager to make a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Offer Packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close Access to Transit

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunities for Development

Corporate Discounts

On-site Gyms

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient management for clinical studies in oncology.
• Recruit and screen study participants, ensuring informed consent.
• Provide clinical care and manage data collection per protocol.

Skills

Clinical Research Coordination

Phlebotomy Skills

IV and CVL Skills

Oncology Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Registered Nurse

BScN

CNA Certification in Oncology

Certification in Clinical Research

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies:1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: CancerClinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing
Reports to: Clinical Research Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday and occasional Saturdays
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: May 22, 2025

Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with Investigators and health care team to assume responsibility for the overall patient management and coordination of several clinical studies for the Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.Studies include pharma-sponsored, cooperative group sponsored (such as NCIC) as well as Investigator initiated trials.

Duties

• Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent);
• Coordination of patient visits schedules as per study protocol; execution of all aspects of study visit (e.g. assessment adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, questionnaires, sample collection, including processing and shipment of samples according to clinical protocol,assessments, vital signs, ECG’s, monitoring and administration of treatments as per study protocol.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BScN preferred
• Excellent phlebotomy, IV and CVL skills
• CNA certification in Oncology preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Evidence of good physical assessment, psychosocial assessment and patient/family teaching skill
• Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards.
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in oncology- with strong knowledge base
• Previous clinical research experience preferred
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software - Word and Excel desired.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
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.