Clinical Research Coordinator III (Phase 1)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s CCRU Nursing team. The role centers on patient management and coordination of multiple clinical studies within the Drug Development Program, primarily in Phase I trials.

You will collaborate with investigators and healthcare staff to ensure protocol adherence, safety monitoring, and data quality, contributing to translational cancer research within a top-tier Canadian hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and current RHPA licensure in Ontario.
• Minimum 3–5 years clinical or professional experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) or plan to obtain.
• RN with minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical settings.
• Strong knowledge of Phase I clinical trials.
• Chemo certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines is an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and screening of study participants with informed consent.
• Coordinate visit schedules and perform study procedures per protocol.
• Provide clinical care and ensure data collection and source documentation per ICH/GCP.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

RN licensure (Ontario)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

ACRP or SOCRA certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing

Reports to: Clinical Research 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 16, 2026 (repost)

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. 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 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

• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, and current certificate of competence (licensure/registration) from a college legislated under the Regulated Health Professions Act
• At minimum 3 to 5 years clinical and/or professional experience is required
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience
• Strong knowledge base in Phase I Clinical Trials
• Chemotherapy certification (deSouza Institute) is preferred
• 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
• 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 skills required
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software – Word, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice
• Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.