Nurse

I R C M; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Secure bicycle parking

Showers on site

Job summary

IRCM in Montreal is seeking a registered nurse to support clinical research trials focused on obesity and diabetes. Under supervision, you will perform technical nursing procedures and contribute to various clinical tests.

You will assist in screening, data entry, and coordinating with IRCM clinic teams. Requires DEC in Nursing and 1 year of hospital nursing experience; bilingual French/English preferred. Temporary, three-year contract; on-site in Montreal.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DEC in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical nursing support: blood draws, infusion solutions, catheter insertions, and insulin/glucose pump catheter placements.
• Collect anthropometric and physiological measurements of participants.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during testing in protocols under their responsibility.
• Process human biological samples collected during protocols.
• Document interventions in patient records.
• Use clinical judgment to manage out-of-protocol situations and consult physicians as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of clinical/physiology rooms.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical judgment

Blood draws

Venous catheter insertion

Bilingual French/English

Education

DEC in Nursing

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) is a world-class biomedical research center that puts science to work for health. The work of our teams contributes to major advances in research. We provide an environment where scientific rigor and collaboration drive the advancement of knowledge.

What you’ll love

• Contribute to work that has a tangible impact on health and research.
• Thrive in a rigorous, collaborative, and supportive environment.
• Take part in challenging projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of Dr. May Faraj, the nurse is required to use their clinical judgment and skills to perform technical nursing procedures during specialized clinical research trials in obesity and diabetes. They contribute to various clinical tests, including complex physiological tests.

Responsibilities

Clinical Research Activities

• Provide technical nursing support: blood draws, preparation of infusion solutions, insertion of venous catheters and insulin/glucose pump catheters, and performance of adipose tissue needle biopsies (as taught by a physician).
• Collect anthropometric and physiological measurements of research participants.
• Ensure the continuous assessment, safety, and comfort of patients in the protocols under their responsibility during testing.
• Process human biological samples collected during the research protocols.
• Compile information and document the scope of interventions in patient records.
• Use clinical judgment to manage out-of-protocol situations and consult the on-call physician when needed.
• Participate in maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of the clinical/physiology rooms.

Activities related to the coordination of clinical studies

• Be responsible for the screening and recruiting of eligible participants for the research protocols.
• Address the regulatory and ethical aspects related to research projects.
• Ensure the clinical follow-up of patients participating in research protocols.
• Participate in the entry and verification of clinical data in the laboratory database.
• Collaborate with members of the research and the IRCM clinic teams.

Training activities

• Maintain current skills in accordance with the requirements established by the professional order.
• Maintain current clinical research training according to the IRCM’s requirements (Good Clinical Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.).
• Supervise new team members regarding clinical research protocols.

What You Bring to the Table

• Must hold a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.

Desired Skills

• Sound clinical judgment.
• Functional bilingualism (French and English).
• Skilful in inserting venous catheters and performing blood draws.
• Courtesy, empathy, and thoroughness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of standard software and the electronic medical record system.

Key Information

• Position type: Temporary, Three-year contract, with the possibility of renewal.
• 12 vacation days after one year worked in the reference period.
• 6 sick or personal days per reference year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Facilities for cyclists (secure parking and showers).
• Accessible location in the heart of Montreal.

The IRCM values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Accommodations may be provided upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. To request accommodations, please indicate this in the "Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about yourself?" section of the application form.