Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
The SickKids Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy Program (BMT/CT) is the largest pediatric program in Canada, focusing on clinical trials for children undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants (HSCTs) or Cellular Therapy (CT). The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (CRNC) plays a crucial role in overseeing research activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.
The primary role of the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (CRNC) is to organize and oversee the research aspects and activities of the HSCT/CTs pediatric patients on clinical trial protocols. The CRNC can also lead or support non-interventional research studies involving BMT/CT patients. The CRNC educates staff, serves as a clinical resource, and assists with the collection and management of research specimens and data. The CRNC proactively supports efforts in collaboration with the PI (Principal Investigator), Research Program Manager (PM) and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), to ensure delivery of safe patient care and compliance with research regulations.
BMT/CT Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and share responsibility with the PI and research team for all aspects of research studies.
- Develop thorough knowledge of all active protocols and coordinate implementation.
- Recruit patients: consent, and support screening and enrollment of patients on clinical trials.
- Participate in the free and informed consent process in accordance with ethics regulations.
- Monitor research patients to ensure all protocol required visits, tests and procedures are completed at every visit/cycle.
- Participate in consults with patients and provide education/orientation for the patient's and family's pre transplant.
- Complete nursing assessments and coordinate the care for patients within the BMT/CT clinic.
- Perform study related assessments, including, but not limited to, vital signs, physical assessments, and blood sampling.
- Participate in patient education around the investigational medication, ensuring participants understand the proper medication dose, administration, storage, side effects and how to appropriately contact research team, in alignment with the study delegation log.
- Participate in audits and inspections from sponsors and/or regulatory agencies.
- Support study data collection, management and reporting.
- Act as a liaison between the patient/family, physician and research teams regarding study concerns.
- Promote research as an integral component of evidence-based practice and professional education.
- Ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with each study's individual protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada guidelines, REB and Research Institute policies and procedures.
- Assist in identifying and reporting adverse events in a timely manner.
- Provide cross functional nursing support between research and clinical care as well as research patient support programs.
- Monitor research patients and inform the principal investigator and CRAs of any protocol deviations, violations, missed assessments, dose reductions, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
- Participate in scientific (e.g. scientific reviews) and ethical matters (e.g. informed consent process and participant support) pertaining to research.
- Participation in the development of study design and procedural manuals, basic statistics, knowledge translation and preparation of abstracts and manuscript submissions as appropriate.
- Attend research conferences as appropriate.
Essential Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN).
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organization and solution-oriented problem-solving skills with an ability to manage many small ongoing details related to the care of a large patient population.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as a team player who effectively utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office word, excel, electronic health data systems, databases.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Knowledge of GCP, Health Canada and FDA regulations, including PHIPA.
- Demonstrated ability to function well in an environment of change, multitask and manage deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
Assets
- 3 - 5 years of paediatric oncology/BMT nursing experience.
- Experience as a Clinical Research Nurse.
- APHON Paediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course.
Here's what you'll love
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment type:
- Permanent full time, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs per week)
Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
The SickKids Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy Program (BMT/CT) is the largest pediatric program in Canada, focusing on clinical trials for children undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants (HSCTs) or Cellular Therapy (CT). The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (CRNC) plays a crucial role in overseeing research activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.
The primary role of the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (CRNC) is to organize and oversee the research aspects and activities of the HSCT/CTs pediatric patients on clinical trial protocols. The CRNC can also lead or support non-interventional research studies involving BMT/CT patients. The CRNC educates staff, serves as a clinical resource, and assists with the collection and management of research specimens and data. The CRNC proactively supports efforts in collaboration with the PI (Principal Investigator), Research Program Manager (PM) and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), to ensure delivery of safe patient care and compliance with research regulations.
BMT/CT Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and share responsibility with the PI and research team for all aspects of research studies.
- Develop thorough knowledge of all active protocols and coordinate implementation.
- Recruit patients: consent, and support screening and enrollment of patients on clinical trials.
- Participate in the free and informed consent process in accordance with ethics regulations.
- Monitor research patients to ensure all protocol required visits, tests and procedures are completed at every visit/cycle.
- Participate in consults with patients and provide education/orientation for the patient's and family's pre transplant.
- Complete nursing assessments and coordinate the care for patients within the BMT/CT clinic.
- Perform study related assessments, including, but not limited to, vital signs, physical assessments, and blood sampling.
- Participate in patient education around the investigational medication, ensuring participants understand the proper medication dose, administration, storage, side effects and how to appropriately contact research team, in alignment with the study delegation log.
- Participate in audits and inspections from sponsors and/or regulatory agencies.
- Support study data collection, management and reporting.
- Act as a liaison between the patient/family, physician and research teams regarding study concerns.
- Promote research as an integral component of evidence-based practice and professional education.
- Ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with each study's individual protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada guidelines, REB and Research Institute policies and procedures.
- Assist in identifying and reporting adverse events in a timely manner.
- Provide cross functional nursing support between research and clinical care as well as research patient support programs.
- Monitor research patients and inform the principal investigator and CRAs of any protocol deviations, violations, missed assessments, dose reductions, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
- Participate in scientific (e.g. scientific reviews) and ethical matters (e.g. informed consent process and participant support) pertaining to research.
- Participation in the development of study design and procedural manuals, basic statistics, knowledge translation and preparation of abstracts and manuscript submissions as appropriate.
- Attend research conferences as appropriate.
Essential Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN).
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organization and solution-oriented problem-solving skills with an ability to manage many small ongoing details related to the care of a large patient population.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as a team player who effectively utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office word, excel, electronic health data systems, databases.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Knowledge of GCP, Health Canada and FDA regulations, including PHIPA.
- Demonstrated ability to function well in an environment of change, multitask and manage deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
Assets
- 3 - 5 years of paediatric oncology/BMT nursing experience.
- Experience as a Clinical Research Nurse.
- APHON Paediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course.
Here's what you'll love
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment type:
- Permanent full time, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs per week)
Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™