Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The CTU is recruiting for an LPN to provide support for clinical research trials. You will be assigned to the Cardiology group at the Mazankowski Heart Institute. The Mazankowski Heart Institute is a world leader in complex and cardiac care. 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. The main responsibility of this position is study management which includes screening and recruitment of potential participants, patient care, obtaining informed consents, completing protocol specific procedures. You will be responsible for organizing participant on-going follow-up visits, performing protocol-specific assessments, arranging for appointments and dispensing of study medication with exact adherence to protocol specifications. Any participant counseling and education on study specific protocol requirements, treatment visit schedules and training on any data collection tools will be part of your tasks. You will ensure that you are trained on all study procedures and documented appropriately in a timely manner. Additionally you may be responsible for the development of study specific source documents, and for ensuring source documents are received and reviewed appropriately (such as lab results, hospital diagnostic tests etc). You will prepare and organize participant charts and case report forms. It may be your responsibility to review and file study communication in the site ISF and to ensure that all relevant study team members are updated.
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:

1.00

Posting End Date:

08-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

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:

2-3 years current experience working with Pharmaceutical Clinical trials (Phase 1-4). Experience in clinical trial study management including pre-screening, screening and recruitment of potential participants and consenting of research participants. Solid understanding of heart diseases, treatments and terminology. Familiar with cardiac medications and their effects. Proficient in performing and interpreting basic ECG/EKG Will require to perform diversified duties requiring independent judgement and confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Must be able to handle multiple demands with short timelines while remaining sufficiently flexible to accept new workloads as necessary. Knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines (ICH-GCP, Health Canada and FDA). Experience with Electronic data capture and database programs. Experience within Microsoft Office (Excel,Word, Power Point) as well as Connect care and Netcare. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Health Canada Division 5, GCP certification. Clinical Research Coordinator training through CITI program. Experience in creating source documents.