Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Be part of the leading edge of cancer treatment - Join our Clinical Trials Unit! We are looking for nurses with clinical trials experience, and experienced oncology nurses who are interested in expanding their knowledge into the exciting area of clinical research! Assist with the coordination of clinical research trials. Identify potential participants and coordinate investigations to assure trial compliance according to study protocol. Work within a fast paced; ever changing environment requiring flexibility. Perform patient assessments, management and education. Obtain informed consent, conduct or arrange pre-testing and administer questionnaires or other data collection tools; plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per ICH/GCP guidelines. Execute all aspects of the study visit - e.g. Assessment, adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, questionnaires. Make clinical and professional autonomous decisions on a daily basis. Work within and monitor standards of care in the defined clinical trial protocols and the policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Clinical Trials Unit to ensure adherence to, and delivery of, a high-quality service. Oversee the care and day-to-day management of patients during the study. Liaison between patient/family, and with Clinical Research Coordinator(s), Health Care Team and related treatment areas. Liaison with Study Sponsors and Monitors. Assist in the preparation of Research Ethics Board applications and Operational Approvals. Preparation for and facilitation of Health Canada, Sponsor and/or FDA Audits as required. The delivery of cancer treatment(s) may be required. Blood collection and ECG monitoring may be required. This position will be assigned to our Lung team but may assist other groups as required.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.17/hour - $42.96/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit, Cancer Care
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-JUN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 17-JUN-2023
• Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:

2 years clinical trials experience. Experience with lung cancer disease, diagnosis and treatment. Experience with the delivery of chemotherapy/biotherapy/cancer treatments, knowledge of mechanisms of action and their adverse event profiles. 2 years recent nursing experience in Medical/Radiation Oncology. Comprehensive patient assessment, management and intervention skills. Preference will be given to those with O-PREP or ONDEC oncology training. Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated time management and organization skills; flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple patients or projects. Effective oral and written communication. Ability to learn new clinical or technical skills related to the position to perform daily duties (Electronic Medical Records and other software or devices used for clinical documentation and data capture). To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate preparation. Clinical trials membership or certification (e.g., SoCRA, ACRP). Good Clinical Practice, ICH and Health Canada Regulatory training will be required if not recently acquired.

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.

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