Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Clinical Trial Unit is a specialty area at the UAH where clinical researchers design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials and other health studies. Embedding research, innovation and analytic capacity in the healthcare system helps ensure AHS provides patient-focused, quality healthcare to more than four million Albertans. Come be part of exciting leading-edge research and join our team of professionals in the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU). The Clinical Trials Unit is recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide support for clinical trials and research. As an LPN you shall harness professionalism and strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage and communicate with participants on the studies. It is vital that you demonstrate the insight of when to escalate/report participant clinical concerns to nursing staff and/or Investigator. Working under limited supervision, you will perform tasks requiring independent judgement and confidentiality. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills to solve problems, organizational skills, utilize initiative and the ability to work in a team environment. You must be able to handle multiple demands with short timelines while remaining sufficiently flexible to accept new workloads as necessary. The main responsibility of this position includes identifying eligible participants, obtaining informed consent, participant study visits, dispensing study medications, collecting and entering data into databases. A main component of this role is to ensure studies are run according to the protocol and Health Canada regulations.Description:As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 12-AUG-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2024
• Temporary End Date: 05-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years clinical trials research experience. Highly motivated, self-directed, enthusiastic with proven problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates ability to take initiative and work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be flexible, multitask and work well under pressure. Effectively coordinate simultaneous projects and successfully prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Work efficiently and in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, GCP and ICH guidelines, SOPs and Policies. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Effective communication skills. Precise documentation skills. Current or previous experience working in a acute care setting. Knowledge of MS Word & Excel, Gmail, Data Entry programs. Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors and contract research organizations. Experience/training in phlebotomy. Experience with Netcare & Connect Care. Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification. Good Clinical Practice & Health Canada Division 5 certification.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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