Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Research Nurse

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week vacation

12 paid days bank (personal/sick)

13 paid statutory holidays

Insurance (modular plan)

Telemedicine

Pension plan (RREGOP)

Training and development

Child care centres

Corporate discounts

Parking

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Flex work options

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal is seeking a proactive Licensed Practical Nurse or Research Nurse to join a dynamic cardiovascular program. You will recruit participants, obtain informed consent, prepare documents, process samples, and support administrative tasks.

Blood draws and ECGs are mandatory. Education includes DEC in Nursing; DEP in Health/Nursing is an asset; bilingual, organized, detail-oriented, and communicative team player will

Qualifications

• DEC in Nursing is required.
• DEP in Health, Assistance and Nursing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for clinical studies.
• Obtain informed consent from participants.
• Prepare study documents.
• Process blood samples.
• Handle administrative tasks.
• Order and manage supplies.
• Support the team as directed by the manager.
• Blood draws and ECGs performed by nurse are mandatory.

Skills

French communication

English communication

Bilingual

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Technical competence

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

DEC in Nursing

DEP in Health, Assistance and Nursing

Job description

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

Department / Research Program: Cardiology

The program aims to recruit 4,000 participants, men and women aged 35-79 years who are either healthy, at risk, or who have known cardiovascular disease. The program provides the technical and logistical infrastructure for collecting and maintaining biospecimens and the data and associated information derived from biological materials such as blood, body fluids, tissue samples, genomic data, microbiomic data, digital health data, and imaging studies. https://cvsignature.ca

We are seeking a proactive and organized Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Research nurse to join our dynamic team. The incumbent will play a key role in the execution of clinical research studies by managing participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, preparing study documents, processing blood samples, and handling various administrative tasks. This role also involves ordering supplies, providing coverage for administrative tasks during teammate vacations, and supporting the team by completing additional tasks as directed by the manager.

General Duties

• Participant Recruitment,
• Obtain Informed Consent,
• Prepare Study Documents,
• Process Blood Samples,
• Handle Administrative Tasks,
• Order and Manage Supplies,
• Support the Team: Assist with various tasks as directed by the manager,
• Able to perform blood draws and ECG mandatory.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC)

Field of Study: Nursing

Other education considered an asset for this position: DEP in Health, Assistance and Nursing

Work Experience: Experience in research an asset

Professional Membership: Yes

Membership required to the OIIAQ (Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec)

Membership required to the OIIQ (Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec)

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of oral and written French is required.
• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients who are exclusively proficient in English.
• Bilingual and Proactive,
• Strong Organizational Skills,
• Attention to Detail,
• Excellent Communication Skills,
• Technical Competence,
• Adaptability,
• Team Collaboration,
• Problem-Solving Skills.

Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Monday – Friday 7:45-15:45

Work Site: 5100 boul. de Maisonneuve

Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [e-mail]