Clinical Research Nurse, Investigational Medicine Unit (Contract)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Singapore is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to participate in early phase clinical trials. The role involves assisting investigators with trial procedures, administering investigational products, and monitoring research subjects. Candidates must possess a nursing degree, be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board, and have at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience. Shift work, including nights, may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) with valid BCLS certificate.
• At least 2 years’ clinical nursing experience; clinical research experience preferred.
• Ability to perform shifts, including night duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in trial procedures as part of the study team.
• Assist investigators in performing clinical trial procedures.
• Administer investigational products and execute precise data recording.
• Conduct intensive monitoring of research subjects in compliance with ICH-GCP.
• Collaborate with investigators to ensure study integrity.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Knowledge of ICH-GCP

Venepuncture and cannulation

Good interpersonal skills

Organising skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 across diverse therapeutic groups 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 specified time points, 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 – Good Clinical Practice).

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in trial procedures as part of the study team in clinical research.
• Assist investigators in performing clinical trial procedures such as collection of blood samples and other biological specimens at specified time points.
• Administer investigational products such as drugs or medical devices and execute precise data recording.
• Conduct intensive monitoring of research subjects in early phase clinical trials in compliance with ICH-GCP.
• Collaborate with investigators and other team members to ensure study integrity and participant safety.

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, as requested. Some weekend duties may be required from time to time;
• Experience in performing venepuncture and cannulation;
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19;
• Interested locum candidates may also apply to our locum Clinical Research Nurse position.