Clinical Research Coordinator III (PK)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

Member of Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is offering a permanent full-time position for a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. The successful candidate will manage patient coordination for various clinical studies, working closely with the healthcare team and investigators.

The role requires at least three years of oncology nursing experience, strong phlebotomy, and IV skills. UHN offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent, and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in oncology.
• CNA certification in Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient activities for clinical studies.
• Assessments, vital signs, monitoring as per study protocols.
• Assist with data collection and documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

IV skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job 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.

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• 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 to Friday, and occasional Saturdays
• 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 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 collection, 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.
• deSouza Chemo/Bio certification 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.

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)
• 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.

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.