Clinical Research Nurse at University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC

Job description

Job Title Clinical Research Nurse Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Nursing, Level A Job Family Group Staff - Non Union Department VGH Research Group Support Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $6,631.67 - $9,533.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Job End Date October 18, 2027 Posting End Date November 29, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. 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 Clinical Research Nurse supports clinical research activities for the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, coordinating and delivering high-quality cardiac research studies in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards. The role involves patient recruitment and consent, study coordination, and data collection, while working closely with investigators, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and academic and industry research partners. The Clinical Research Nurse ensures participant safety, protocol adherence, and accurate documentation, and contributes to the advancement of evidence-based cardiovascular care. Organizational Status This position works under the supervision of Principal Investigators within the Division of Cardiology and Research Manager. Collaborates with researchers, coordinators, and hospital staff to ensure that study-related tasks are completed. Work Performed Develops and supervises implementation of clinical trials. Develops and promotes activities relating to research and multi-centre clinical trials locally and internationally. Designs and develops data collection methodologies, instruments and databases. Oversees and coordinates data and specimen transfer. Conducts preliminary data analysis on study data bases. Generates progress and interim reports for presentation. Prepares and follows up on initiatives or issues relating to research and clinical trials. A key liaison with research manager, Principal Investigator (PI) and sponsors. Provides leadership in all areas of research and clinical trials in the hospital and community. Participates in developing and evaluating strategies to meet the clinical trial goals and objectives. Reviews and implements research protocol. Preparation of study documents including ethical submissions, regulatory documents and hospital research approvals. Assists in clinical trial budgets. Participates in identifying and applying for additional funding. Facilitates participation of medical students and physicians in training. Teaches and provides leadership to staff in associated areas within the hospital regarding the study purpose, goals, objectives and requirements. Independently evaluates eligible patients for study entry. Obtains and documents patient informed consent as per GCP(Good Clinical Practice). Manages study supplies, devices and drugs, is accountable to the Investigator, sponsor, federal regulatory bodies as per Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Provides patient education as per study protocol. Identifies, problem-solves, monitors and assesses subjects for adverse events and adherence to protocol under direction of the Investigator. Informs investigator, sponsor and UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board