Research Nurse - (Per Diem Independent Contractor) - Windsor, ON

Syneos Health, Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Illingworth Research Group is seeking a Research Nurse for a per diem independent contractor role in Windsor, Ontario. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clinical trials, adhering to protocol, SOPs and GCP standards, including data collection, medication handling, and sample coordination.

The role requires an RN with minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, GCP certification, venepuncture and ECG skills, and strong communication to liaise with the RN team, site staff

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• GCP certification in trials experience.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology desirable.
• Experience with venepuncture and ECG preferable.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Fully conversant with trial protocol, CRFs/eCRF, off-site manual and SOPs to run the trial day to day.
• Communicate effectively with RNPM, RN manager, site staff and PI for smooth information flow.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data transfer per SOPs, ensuring confidentiality and GCP compliance.
• Attend Site Initiation Visits and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
• Coordinate subject visits on- and off-site; ensure procedures and data collection align with protocol.
• Administer trial medication and manage storage, transfer and accountability per SOPs.
• Process, package and dispatch samples with courier partners as required.
• Assist in identifying eligible patients and support recruitment for trials.
• Report adverse events (AEs) and SUSARs promptly to the site team and RNPM.
• Report misconduct or fraud to Illingworth and related entities.

Skills

Registered nurse

GCP certification

Venepuncture

ECG

Research design

Autonomy

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Research Nurse - (Per Diem Independent Contractor) - Windsor, ON

Illingworth Research Group provides a range of patient focused clinical services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology and medical device industries. These include mobile research nursing, patient concierge, medical photography and clinical research services. Illingworth are experts with experience across all study phases and in a diverse range of therapeutic areas.

Illingworth Research Group is a global organization operating in over 45 countries, bringing clinical research directly into the home of the patient, to improve the experience of patients involved in clinical trials and the quality of their lives.

Job Responsibilities

• Fully conversant with the trial protocol, Case Report Forms (CRFs/eCRF), off-site manual (if applicable), supporting documents, procedures, and timelines to enable day to day running of the trial including all relevant SOPs.
• Communicate effectively with the Illingworth research nurse project manager (RNPM), Research nurse manager, site staff and the Principal Investigator, to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of information.
• Maintain accurate documentation including electronic transfer of data as per Illingworth SOPs throughout the trial, ensuring subject confidentiality, adhering to GCP and data protection requirements.
• Attend Site Initiation Visits (SIV) as required and any other necessary meetings, including multi-disciplinary, project management and client-facing meetings.
• Coordinate (working with the RN team) and complete subject trial visits on- and off-site. Ensure all trial related procedures and assessments are completed according to the protocol and relevant SOPs and that data is collected accurately.
• Administer trial medication as per the protocol, and facilitate the safe storage, transfer, and accountability of trial medication in accordance with Illingworth SOPs.
• Process and safely package and dispatch samples, liaising with courier companies and organizations in line with project requirements and supporting documents.
• Assist in identifying potentially eligible patients for research projects and assist with patient recruitment into clinical trials providing information and support for those patients for on- and off-site care.
• Ensure the accurate reporting of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)/suspected unexpected serious adverse reactions (SUSARs) to the site team and relevant RNPM, providing support for any additional follow-up that may be required.
• Report any suspected misconduct or fraud to Illingworth and associated companies.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience.
• Research and clinical trials experience with GCP certification.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical nursing skills such as Venepuncture and ECG preferable.
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative in a team within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Good working knowledge of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.