Clinical Research Coordinator III (PK)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Transit access

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the CancerClinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. You will collaborate with investigators and care teams to manage multiple oncology trials, including pharma-sponsored, cooperative group, and Investigator-initiated studies.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient activities, monitoring vital signs and treatments, and ensuring accurate data collection and source documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with current nursing license required
• Registered Nurse with minimum 3 years experience
• Excellent phlebotomy, IV and CVL skills
• CNA oncology certification preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
• Minimum 1 year oncology clinical experience; previous clinical research experience preferred
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines an asset

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient activities such as sample collection, processing and shipment per protocols
• Assessments, vital signs and monitoring per study protocol
• Assist the primary Clinical Research Coordinator with data collection and source documentation per ICH/GCP

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

IV/CVL skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Registered Nurse license

Oncology CNA certification preferred

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 86,678 - CAD 108,362 - 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: 3
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: CancerClinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing
Reports to: Clinical Research Nurse Manager
Salary Range: $86,678 - $108,362 Per Year
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday to Friday, and occasional Saturdays
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 11, 2026 (Repost)

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:

• Coordination of patient activities such as sample collectionincluding processing and shipment of samples according to clinical trials protocols
• Assessments, vital signs, ECG’s, monitoring and administration of treatments as per study protocol
• Assists the primary Clinical Research Coordinator III with 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, required
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience.
• 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 (3) 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. 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.