Clinical Research Coordinator III (CNS)

UHN Research; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III for the CancerClinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing - Research at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

You will collaborate with Investigators and the CNS disease site team to manage multiple oncology studies, including pharma-sponsored and cooperative group trials, ensuring high-quality patient care and data integrity.

Qualifications

• RN with clinical trials experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience required
• Ontario RN registration required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and licensure required
• Clinical research certification (ACRP/SOCRA) encouraged

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and obtain informed consent
• Coordinate patient visits per protocol
• Execute study visits including AE assessment and sample handling
• Ensure data collection and source documentation per ICH/GCP
• Assist with other study-related activities as needed

Skills

Registered Nurse

Oncology experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Autonomous thinking

MS Office

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent

License from College legislated under RHPA

ACRP or SOCRA certification

Tools

MS Office

ICH/GCP guidelines

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 84,779 - CAD 105,968 - yearly

Company 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
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: CancerClinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing - Research
Reports to: Clinical Research Senior Nurse Manager
Salary Range: $84,779 - $105,968 Per Year
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Position Summary:
The role of nursing in clinical trials continues to evolve as a growing profession within nursing. It expands the nurse’s knowledge base, professional practice, autonomy and utilizes key elements of nursing practice such as patient assessment, critical thinking and holistic patient care. What is unique to this role is that all of these functions are within the realm of clinical trials. If you are looking for a challenging nursing role that is both rewarding and interesting, we may have that role for you.

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 studies for the Department of Medical Oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital. The research nurse will work primarily with the CNS disease site team.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 of adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, questionnaires, sample collection, including processing and shipment of samples according to clinical protocol)
• Provides clinical care for patients participating in clinical trials and the implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection and source documentation within required timeframes, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Other study related activities, as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years of nursing experience is required
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in oncology with strong knowledge base in CNS Oncology
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, and current certificate of competence (license/registration) from a college legislated under the Regulated Health Professional Act
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice
• 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
• Previous clinical research experience,preferred
• Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines is an asset
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures,an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsrequired
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software – Word, Excel and Power Point, preferred.

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.
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