Clinical Research Coordinator III (Phase 1)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 84,779 - 105,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and more

On-site gyms

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage patient care and clinical studies within the Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The role entails collaborating with healthcare teams, coordinating patient visits, and ensuring protocol compliance.

Applicants must have a nursing degree, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and at least 3 to 5 years of clinical experience. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. Join UHN for a competitive package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, and current certificate of competence.
• 3 to 5 years clinical and/or professional experience required.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and obtain informed consent.
• Coordinate patient visit schedules and execute study protocols.
• Provide clinical care and manage data collection.

Skills

Clinical research

Patient care

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent

Registered Nurse with Ontario certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: CancerClinical 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: June 24, 2026

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. 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

Why join 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
• 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.

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.