Job Description

JOB POSTING # 918627

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator III

Site: Princess Margaret Hospital

Department: Drug Development Program

Reports to: Nurse Manager-Clinical Trials DMOH/ Principal Investigator

Scale/Grade: $39.59-$49.49 per hour (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)

Status: Permanent Full - Time Float

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Research Coordinator III in our Drug Development Program Department.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN\'s five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with Investigators and health care team to assume responsibility for the overall patient management and coordination of several clinical studies for the Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The research nurse will work primarily in the Phase 1 clinical trials group. Studies include pharma-sponsored, cooperative group sponsored (such as NCIC) as well as Investigator initiated trials.

Responsibilities include recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent); coordination of patient visits schedules as per study protocol; execution of all aspects of study visit (e.g. assessment adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, questionnaires, sample collection, including processing and shipment of samples according to clinical protocol, chemotherapy administration),provides clinical care for patients participating in clinical trials and the implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience.
• Strong knowledge base in Phase 1 Clinical Trials
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BScN preferred
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in oncology and/or clinical trials
• Chemotherapy certification (deSouza Institute) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Evidence of good physical assessment, psychosocial assessment and patient/family teaching skill
• Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines an asset
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software \xe2\x80\x93 Word, Excel and Power Point preferred.

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

Posted Date: April 26, 2023 Closing Date: Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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