Clinical Research Coordinator III (Nurse - Phase 1)

University Health Network; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 87 000 - 108 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access and shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Résumé du poste

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III (Nurse) to lead Phase I oncology trials at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The role focuses on advanced nursing care within the CCRU Nursing-Research unit and collaboration with investigators and the health care team.

The position requires a registered nurse with 3–5 years of clinical experience, Phase I knowledge, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 3–5 years of clinical/professional experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent in a health or science-related discipline.
• Strong knowledge base in Phase I Clinical Trials.
• Certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or planned.
• Experience with research contract budgets a plus.
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation.
• Ability to apply nursing process to patient care.

Responsabilités

• Recruitment of study participants and screening; obtain informed consent.
• Coordinate patient visits per study protocol.
• Execute all aspects of study visits, including adverse event assessment and sample handling.
• Provide clinical care for trial participants and ensure accurate data collection per ICH/GCP.
• Perform other study-related activities as needed.

Connaissances

Nursing experience

Phase I trials knowledge

Budget management

ICH/GCP knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in health or science

Outils

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Clinical Research Coordinator III (Nurse - Phase 1)

• Full-time
• Department: Research
• Compensation: CAD 86,678 - CAD 108,362 - yearly

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: Director, Regulated Health Professionals
Hours: 37.5Hours Per Week
Wage Range: $86,678 - $108,362 Per Year
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 1, 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 in the Phase 1 clinical trials group. 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.

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 to 5 years clinical and/or professional experience
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline, required
• Strong knowledge base in Phase I Clinical Trials
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards
• Some experience in research contract budget management
• 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 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 skills required
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software – Word, Excel and Power Point preferred.

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.