Clinical Research Nurse, Investigational Medicine Unit (2 years Contract)

SingHealth Group; Outram; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to manage clinical trials and assist investigators. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably with knowledge of ICH-GCP. This full-time role requires working Monday to Friday with occasional shifts and weekends. Training will be provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ clinical nursing experience; clinical research experience preferred.
• Nurses with prior experience in chemotherapy and cardiology trained ward nurses preferred.
• Ability to perform shifts, including night duties. Some weekends duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical trials and clinical research procedures.
• Assist investigators in performing clinical trial procedures.
• Perform intensive monitoring of research subjects.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Interpersonal skills

Organising skills

Knowledge of ICH-GCP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing equivalent

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse, Investigational Medicine Unit (2 years Contract)

The SingHealth Investigational Medicine Unit (IMU) is a dedicated clinical research unit that supports investigators and sponsors in the conduct of early phase clinical trials and clinical research.

Managing clinical trials and clinical research from a diverse therapeutic group such as oncology, infectious diseases, renal and cardiology, you will participate in trial procedures as part of the study team in clinical research. You will assist the investigators in performing clinical trial procedures such as collection of blood samples and other biological specimens at the specific time point, administering investigational products such as drugs or medical devices, and executing precise data recording.

You will also perform intensive monitoring of research subjects in early phase clinical trials in compliance with ICH-GCP [International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) - Good Clinical Practice (GCP)].

Training will be provided for all Clinical Research Nurses. The work requires one to work from Mondays – Fridays and will have most weekends off; shift duty may be required from time to time.

Job requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing equivalent

Recognised nursing qualification and registered with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with valid BCLS certificate

At least 2 years’ clinical nursing experience; clinical research experience preferred

Nurses with prior experience in chemotherapy and cardiology trained ward nurses preferred

Knowledge of ICH-GCP

Meticulous with trial procedures and documentation, possess good interpersonal and organising skills

Ability to perform shifts, including night duties. Some weekends duties may be required from time to time.

Experience in performing Venepuncture and Cannulation

Interested locum candidates may also apply to our locum Clinical Research Nurse position.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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