Research Coordinator, Registered Nurse (Rn) - Oncology (Accru)
Req ID: 190135
Location: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII
Department: Research, Innovation & Discovery
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 31-Oct-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Nova Scotia Health's Research, Innovation and Discovery portfolio is transforming health care delivery and improving the health of all Nova Scotians by leading initiatives that deliver high-impact health care solutions and developing strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners. By pairing leading researchers, innovators, and clinicians with entrepreneurs through our newly formed Health Innovation, Research and Discovery Hub, their creative solutions are improving health and health care while also contributing directly to Nova Scotia's economy. The Research Methods Unit (RMU), located in Halifax, is a research unit designed to support clinical and health research throughout Nova Scotia Health, the IWK Health Centre, and Dalhousie University's Faculties of Medicine, Health Professions and Dentistry.
Reporting to the Research Manager, (ACCRU), the Research Coordinator (RN) is responsible for the coordination of oncology research clinical trials conducted within Nova Scotia Health. This coordination includes the administration of the study/clinical trial, caring for the patients participating in the study and the management of documents and data collected throughout the study period. This is all within a hybrid office environment and ambulatory oncology clinic setting. Position offers an environment where the RN can enhance their practice by developing knowledge and experience in a research setting while helping patients access opportunities for enhanced cancer care.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Degree or diploma in Nursing
- Current registration with CRNNS
- Minimum of two years experience in Nursing
- Knowledge and experience in Hematology/Oncology nursing an asset
- Experience in clinical research an asset
- CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
- Demonstrated competencies in computer skills, including databases.
- Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills related to the scope required for a particular study and patient population (i.e. CPR, ECG, physical, performs phlebotomy, etc)
- Effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
- Effective research and analytical thinking skills
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills
- Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)
- This role requires you to be onsite and is based in Halifax, NS
- Beginning January 20, 2025
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change
Compensation and Benefits
$40.16 - $50.19 Hourly
$78,295 - $97,868 Annually
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.