Research Nurse, CCFV

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. The Opportunity The Research Nurse provides administrative and clinical support for Clinical Trials at the CCfV Challenge Unit. The Causal Relief Research Nurse is responsible for a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: research project logistics, conducting visits, and participant follow-up. Responsibilities: Review study protocol and orientation materials, attend study orientation meetings/site initiation visits Participate in study meetings, training, and maintain a current knowledge of the study status and important milestones Provide nursing care and support to clinical trial participants Educate participants about study procedures and requirements Administer investigational products and perform study-related procedures according to protocol and regulatory standards Accurately document study data, maintain source records, and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Collaborate with the research team to ensure smooth trial operations, including scheduling visits and coordinating with laboratory and clinical staff Monitor participant safety, promptly report adverse events, and follow safety protocols Maintain appropriate study blinding, randomization methods, and drug accountability records Maintain study documentation in adherence with the CCfV filing system Act as professional liaison with study participants Venipuncture will be required Hours of Work Shifts may be 8 hour or 12 hour. Evenings/nights/days. Weekends/holiday Your Qualifications Qualifications include: Nursing diploma required Must hold a valid Nova Scotia nursing license 1+ years of relevant experience within a university research setting, hospital, or comparable environment Demonstrated experience in applying equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility principles in practice Experience in research, specifically clinical trials preferred but not required Strong clinical skills including blood sampling, and physical assessment Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail Highly organized and able to effectively multitask in a clinical or research setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques Able to work cooperatively and effectively with others CPR/BLS current or willingness to obtain Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

IWK Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr