City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Hamilton, ON  

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

 

JD #       JD00647

 

Pay Grade:         10

 

Title:     Clinical Research Nurse (I)     

 

About the Faculty:

 

McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences trains physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, health care researchers, physician assistants and midwives to work together in teams, providing the finest patient care. Our pioneering education advances and our excellence in world-class research has consistently placed McMaster among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine.

 

About the Department:

 

The McMaster University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a large multi- site department with over 100 Geographic full-time, part-time clinical and adjunct faculty located at two fully-affiliated teaching hospitals, community teaching hospitals and other distributed education sites. We are committed to providing excellent educational programs, leading edge basic science and health- care research and the highest quality in patient care. Our mission is education, research and effective care for women. We believe operating in a service-oriented and support model

 

About the role:

 

This role is for a limited term opportunity working in the Cardio-Obstetric Clinic- Hamilton Health Sciences. This role will end January 31st 2027.

 

Job Summary:  

 

Clinical Research Nurse (I) is responsible for planning, assessing, implementing, and evaluating protocol procedures and managing the daily operations of clinical research studies ensuring that all aspects of the study protocol are adhered to. Coordinates all aspects of the project related to managing a patient from study entry to completion of a follow-up which includes coordinating other aspects of on-going care. Requires specialized, professional nursing care knowledge in the clinical area and knowledge of research principles and practices.

 

Purpose and Key Functions:       

 

•            Assume primary responsibility for the preparation and implementation of clinical research protocols.

 

•            Participate with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols.

 

•            Troubleshoot problems at all stages of project development and implementation and assist with modifying protocols or project procedures to address challenges.

 

•            Interview patients and conduct physical and psychiatric assessments to determine eligibility for participation in research studies.

 

•            Monitor patients for adverse reactions and be prepared to respond appropriately.

 

•            Mediate with family members and caregivers who may be hesitant to have their family member involved in a study and educate them regarding the disease process and the benefits of clinical studies.

 

•            Liaise between the clinic centre and remote clinic sites and personnel.

 

•            Process information and have the knowledge base required to recognize problems with patients and intervene appropriately for the well being of the patient.

 

•            Analyze and process information to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of patient management.

 

•            Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.

 

•            Conduct and process study specific assessments of patients to determine suitability for projects and degree of disease acuity.

 

•            Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.

 

•            Empathize with study patients and be attentive to their needs.

 

•            Recruit patients and enlist agencies to refer patients.

 

•            Review referrals and keep track of intakes from various referral sources.

 

•            Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for the research study.

 

•            Facilitate focus group sessions with study patients.

 

•            Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, abstracts, and Research Ethics Board submissions.

 

•            Design and develop various forms, data reports, and letters required for the study.

 

•            Document and analyze patient responses and adverse events that may be experienced by a patient during the study.

 

•            Document and maintain patient consult notes, assessments, drug accountability logs, charts, and histories on each patient.

 

•            Plan and coordinate studies across multiple sites.

 

•            Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.

 

•            Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.

 

•            Complete various calculations such as medication doses, safety values for clinical testing, and drug formulas.

 

•            Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to study personnel and patients.

 

•            Retrieve and respond to results of diagnostic tests.

 

•            Keep study participants informed of study progress through regular reports and newsletters.

 

•            Implement and maintain study budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to study budgets throughout the fiscal year.

 

•            Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.

 

•            Responsible for the accurate collection of relevant data and ensure that all events are identified and properly recorded and that necessary confidentiality is maintained.

 

•            Collect, verify, evaluate, and record all patient study data.

 

•            Update and maintain information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.

 

•            Gather, compile, and submit all pertinent documents such as physician and nursing licenses, curriculum vitae for all staff involved in the study, Food and Drug Administration forms, and Research Ethics Board documents, prior to the start of a clinical study.

 

•            Arrange for the safe and orderly exit of patients from the study.

 

•            Accountable to the College of Nurses of Ontario for all actions taken with study patients and must practice according to the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Standards of Practice for Nurses in Ontario.

 

•            Conduct literature searches.

 

•            May be required to perform specific medical procedures such as, venipuncture, pipetting samples, and administering medication by injection.

 

•            May be required to set up and monitor various medical devices such as intravenous and electrocardiogram equipment.

 

•            Collaborate with hospital administrators to facilitate the introduction of study protocol procedures within their departments.

 

•            Coordinate the procurement of equipment, supplies and data collection forms.

 

•            Inform patient and family about study protocols and procedures.

 

•            Explain benefits, risks and schedules prior to obtaining informed consent.

 

•            Obtain formal, informed, and signed consent.

 

•            Abide by and adhere to hospital partners' policies and procedures with regards to various sources of information such as health records and databases.

 

•            Maintain the confidentiality of patient files and study data.

 

•            File and maintain a variety of documents such as source documentation, case report forms, and clinical records according to established regulations

 

Requirements: 

 

•            Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

 

•            Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

 

•            Must be registered and maintain annual registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse    

 

Assets:

• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that the project progresses in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Liaise between the project center and remote project sites and personnel.
• Conduct structured project participant interviews.
• Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Consult on protocol development, student organization, and data management activities.
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
• Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts. Conduct literature searches.,

 

Additional Information:               

 

The successful candidate will be working within a fast-paced, multi- tasking, busy office environment. The ability to make quick decisions, exercise tact, diplomacy and exceptional judgement skills are a necessity for success in this role.

 

Please note that we will only communicate with candidates who are chosen for a preselection test or for an interview. We will ONLY be considering applications who upload their Cover Letter and Resume through the McMaster Careers website.

 

Additional supporting documentation is welcomed. Please note this is the only channel we will be accepting applications through; your application will not be considered if you apply through external job boards.