Clinical Research Nurse

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Title

Clinical Research Nurse

Department

MS Clinical Trials Support Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine (Tara Leah Martin)

Posting End Date

August 20, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Feb 15, 2025

This position is temporary for 6 months, part-time (80% FTE) with the Compensation Range Prorated; 5,000.80 - 5,996.40 - 7,188.80 CAD Monthly

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Job Summary

The Research Nurse works in collaboration with the Research Coordinators, Research Assistants/Techs, and other Research Nurses to conduct clinical trials focused on supporting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & NMO research. The Clinical Research Nurse works under the direction of the MS Research Manager and is responsible to the MS Clinical Trials Group Director.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator of the research or designate, the Research Nurse is responsible for reviewing research protocols and study design with Study Investigator(s), screening, registration, assessment and ongoing follow-up of research subjects in accordance with study protocols.  Obtains participant data and completes case report forms, charts and other study documentation. Supports department/program personnel to ensure study requirements are met.  May collect biological samples and review test results, as applicable.

Organizational Status

The position must work independently and within standard and acceptable boundaries for ethical and competent research practice. The position will report to the Research Manager and MS Clinical Trials Director, be accountable to the Principal Investigators as well as within the guidelines of Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trials group staff practicing at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (UBC Point Grey Campus).

Work Performed

• Under broad direction of the PI, this position performs the following duties:

• Implementing and educating study staff on study protocols.

• Drafting and reviewing subjects Informed Consent Forms.

• Reviewing and educating staff on subject safety measures.

• Planning, coordinating and conducting subject recruitment, screening, and enrolling suitable subjects into the study.

• Attending monthly information/education sessions for MS patients in the MS Clinic to provide information on currently recruiting clinical trials (studies).

• Obtaining and documenting subject informed consent as per Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).

• Acting as a liaison with Research Manager, Principal Investigator (PI), sponsors and Contract Research Organizations (CROS).

• Managing study supplies and maintaining inventory.

• Maintaining accountability to the Investigator, Sponsor and Federal regulatory bodies (Health Canada and the FDA) as per ICH-GCP guidelines.

• Maintaining quality documentation on research subjects (i.e. source documents, Case Report Forms [CRF/eCRFs]), and resolving queries in a timely manner.

• Designing data collection tools (e.g. source documents) in conjunction with the Research Coordinators and ensuring accurate and timely data collection and reporting to the Investigator and study Sponsor.

• Ensuring data collection tools meet the needs of the study site as well as the study protocol and study specific sponsor requests. Ensuring study conduct with adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines.

• Recording study data with strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality guidelines (ICH-GCP).

• Participating in developing and evaluating strategies to meet the clinical trial goals and objectives.

• Working with the study team to ensure enrolment expectations are met.

• Ensuring collection of appropriate subject data as per study protocol, addressing sponsor queries in a timely manner.

• Independently carrying out research functions including checking subject history, conducting interviews and questionnaires, making observations, performing ECGs and assessing subjects.

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