Clinical Trials Nurse -CVH Clinical Trials Admin
About the role
Position: Clinical Trials Nurse
Job ID: 4205
Status: Part-Time, 18-month contract (non-union)
Dept: Oncology Clinical Trials – Credit Valley Hospital
Posted: August 27, 2025
Internal Deadline: September 10, 2025
Job Description:
The Clinical Trials Registered Nurse (CTRN) works in collaboration with Oncology Investigators and multi-disciplinary clinical & enabling teams in the overall management & coordination of patients participating on clinical trials at Trillium Health Partners Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre. Studies include industry and cooperative group (such as CCTG) sponsored, Medical, Radiation & Surgical Oncology trials in a variety of disease sites including but not limited to Breast, GI, GU, Gyne, Lung, and Melanoma.
Key responsibilities include recruitment (incl. screening, consenting & enrollment) of study participants; coordination of clinic visits & treatment administration visits as per study protocol; assessment & monitoring of adverse events as per applicable Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) guidelines & supportive medications using standardized criteria; provision of clinical care, support & education to study participants; ensuring strict adherence to protocol requirements (incl. questionnaires, sample collection, etc.) as well as the completion of required source documentation, applicable case report forms & queries in accordance with the policies & practice standards of Trillium Health Partners (THP), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), all relevant clinical trials regulations (ie. Health Canada, FDA, TCPS), Legislation (ie. privacy) & ethics approved clinical trials protocols.
The Clinical Trials Nurse will also participate in study feasibility reviews; Epic treatment builds; planning & implementation of study-specific workflows; monitoring visits & audits; facilitate study-specific in-service/education sessions for clinical teams (as required); as well as contribute to corrective & preventative action plans and departmental process improvement initiatives.
This specialized role requires a deep knowledge & understanding of cancer, oncology nursing skills, and the ability to act as a strong patient advocate within the complex regulatory framework of clinical trials.
Key Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience
- BScN or recognized equivalent (ie. BN)
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum one (1) year experience in oncology with a knowledge base in Breast, GI, GU, Gyne, Lung, Melanoma Oncology
- Current BCLS certification
- Canadian certification in oncology nursing (CON(C)) obtained or planning to work towards
- Prior work experience in Phase II, III or IV trials preferred
- Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or CCRP) or planning to work towards
- Knowledge & application of ICH GCP guidelines, TCPS2, Health Canada Division 5
- Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations & basic laboratory procedures is an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
- Excellent patient assessment and teaching skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail & meticulous documentation practice essential
- Excellent organizational and time management skills required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to think critically & manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills required
- Aptitude for continuous learning
- Ability to work independently as well as a cohesive member of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (ie. Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Experience with clinical research applications & eCRFs (ie. IVRS, ADEERs, MEDIDATA, RAVE, InFORM, etc.) preferred
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record Software (ie. EPIC)
- Ability to attend off-site meetings as required
About Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre – offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as a variety of community-based, specialized programs.
Our intention is to achieve the highest quality of care that is easily accessible for our community, at the lowest cost. We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
As our diverse community continues to grow and age, and as more people are living with chronic diseases, we’re taking into account the inevitable changes on the horizon. We know that to continue to deliver exceptional patient care, we must think and act differently, and take a new and innovative approach to the delivery of health care. We envision a new kind of health care for a healthier community – an inter-connected system of care that is organized around the patient, both inside the hospital and beyond its walls. Through partnership, working in a coordinated way across the system, we can meet the needs of our patients and continue to provide outstanding, sustainable quality patient care.
As partners in creating a new kind of health care, we are Better Together.
Clinical Trials Nurse -CVH Clinical Trials Admin
About the role
Position: Clinical Trials Nurse
Job ID: 4205
Status: Part-Time, 18-month contract (non-union)
Dept: Oncology Clinical Trials – Credit Valley Hospital
Posted: August 27, 2025
Internal Deadline: September 10, 2025
Job Description:
The Clinical Trials Registered Nurse (CTRN) works in collaboration with Oncology Investigators and multi-disciplinary clinical & enabling teams in the overall management & coordination of patients participating on clinical trials at Trillium Health Partners Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre. Studies include industry and cooperative group (such as CCTG) sponsored, Medical, Radiation & Surgical Oncology trials in a variety of disease sites including but not limited to Breast, GI, GU, Gyne, Lung, and Melanoma.
Key responsibilities include recruitment (incl. screening, consenting & enrollment) of study participants; coordination of clinic visits & treatment administration visits as per study protocol; assessment & monitoring of adverse events as per applicable Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) guidelines & supportive medications using standardized criteria; provision of clinical care, support & education to study participants; ensuring strict adherence to protocol requirements (incl. questionnaires, sample collection, etc.) as well as the completion of required source documentation, applicable case report forms & queries in accordance with the policies & practice standards of Trillium Health Partners (THP), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), all relevant clinical trials regulations (ie. Health Canada, FDA, TCPS), Legislation (ie. privacy) & ethics approved clinical trials protocols.
The Clinical Trials Nurse will also participate in study feasibility reviews; Epic treatment builds; planning & implementation of study-specific workflows; monitoring visits & audits; facilitate study-specific in-service/education sessions for clinical teams (as required); as well as contribute to corrective & preventative action plans and departmental process improvement initiatives.
This specialized role requires a deep knowledge & understanding of cancer, oncology nursing skills, and the ability to act as a strong patient advocate within the complex regulatory framework of clinical trials.
Key Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience
- BScN or recognized equivalent (ie. BN)
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum one (1) year experience in oncology with a knowledge base in Breast, GI, GU, Gyne, Lung, Melanoma Oncology
- Current BCLS certification
- Canadian certification in oncology nursing (CON(C)) obtained or planning to work towards
- Prior work experience in Phase II, III or IV trials preferred
- Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or CCRP) or planning to work towards
- Knowledge & application of ICH GCP guidelines, TCPS2, Health Canada Division 5
- Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations & basic laboratory procedures is an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
- Excellent patient assessment and teaching skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail & meticulous documentation practice essential
- Excellent organizational and time management skills required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to think critically & manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills required
- Aptitude for continuous learning
- Ability to work independently as well as a cohesive member of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (ie. Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Experience with clinical research applications & eCRFs (ie. IVRS, ADEERs, MEDIDATA, RAVE, InFORM, etc.) preferred
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record Software (ie. EPIC)
- Ability to attend off-site meetings as required
About Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre – offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as a variety of community-based, specialized programs.
Our intention is to achieve the highest quality of care that is easily accessible for our community, at the lowest cost. We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
As our diverse community continues to grow and age, and as more people are living with chronic diseases, we’re taking into account the inevitable changes on the horizon. We know that to continue to deliver exceptional patient care, we must think and act differently, and take a new and innovative approach to the delivery of health care. We envision a new kind of health care for a healthier community – an inter-connected system of care that is organized around the patient, both inside the hospital and beyond its walls. Through partnership, working in a coordinated way across the system, we can meet the needs of our patients and continue to provide outstanding, sustainable quality patient care.
As partners in creating a new kind of health care, we are Better Together.