Research Nurse Coordinator

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

Job End Date

This position will be filled internally. It is posted for informational purposes only.

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Job Summary
The Research Nurse Coordinator supports and coordinates clinical trials within the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Clinical Trials Program at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (UBC Hospital). This role integrates specialized nursing practice with advanced clinical research coordination to ensure safe ethical and efficient conduct of investigatorinitiated academic and industrysponsored studies. The position requires independent judgment strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced research environment.

Organizational Status
Reports to the MS & NMO Clinical Trials Director and Research Manager. Works independently within established standards for ethical and competent research practice. Collaborates closely with Principal Investigators SubInvestigators Research Coordinators Research Assistants Research Nurses CROs sponsors laboratory staff pharmacy imaging and clinical departments at UBC and VGH.

Work Performed
Protocol & Study StartUp Responsibilities

• Evaluate new study protocols for feasibility safety and operational requirements prior to site initiation.
• Implement study protocols and educate research staff to ensure consistent and compliant study conduct.
• Draft and review participant Informed Consent Forms; support REB submissions amendments and renewals.
• Prepare regulatory startup documentation and ensure compliance with ICHGCP Health Canada Division 5 FDA TCPS2 and institutional policies.
• Act as a liaison with sponsors CROs and national/international study teams during initiation maintenance and closeout.

Participant Recruitment & Engagement

• Plan coordinate and conduct participant recruitment screening and enrollment activities.
• Serve as a key contact for subject recruitment; develop and evaluate recruitment strategies.
• Attend monthly MS Clinic information/education sessions to provide patients with details on actively recruiting studies.
• Obtain and document informed consent according to ICHGCP and REB requirements.
• Provide education to participants and families regarding study background procedures investigational treatments risks and benefits.
• Respond to participant questions concerns and devicerelated issues; support retention throughout the study.

Clinical & Nursing Responsibilities

• Independently conduct clinical assessments vital signs ECGs interviews questionnaires and protocolspecific procedures.
• Collect process store and ship biological samples (blood urine CSF) according to protocol.
• Administer investigational products including parenteral medications and monitor participants during infusions.
• Dispense study drug according to randomization and maintain drug accountability and storage.
• Notify family physicians or specialists of participant involvement abnormal findings or PIdirected actions.
• Maintain readiness for expected and unexpected adverse events and ensure participant safety throughout study participation.

Safety Monitoring & Adverse Event Management

• Monitor participant progress adherence and treatment response throughout study participation.
• Identify document and report adverse events and serious adverse events (SAEs) according to protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain followup information and communicate safety concerns to the Research Manager Investigator and Sponsor.
• Ensure appropriate escalation of clinical concerns and abnormal findings.

Data Management & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and complete study documentation including source documents regulatory files and CRFs/eCRFs.
• Design data collection tools (source documents) to meet protocol site and sponsor requirements.
• Ensure timely data entry query resolution and strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality guidelines (ICHGCP).
• Transmit study data to sponsors and maintain investigational product accountability and study supply inventory.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure strict adherence to ICHGCP Health Canada Division 5 FDA regulations TCPS2 PIPA/PIPEDA and UBC REB requirements.
• Support monitoring visits audits inspections and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current training in ICHGCP SOPs CTMS and trialrelated competencies.
• Assist the Research Manager with training initiatives including onboarding SOP updates CTMS training and maintaining staff compliance with regulatory requirements.

Collaboration Training & Team Support

• Work closely with Research Coordinators Research Nurses Research Assistants/Technicians laboratory staff pharmacy infusion clinic and MRI staff.
• Provide guidance education and mentorship to research staff including training on protocols safety measures CTMS SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with recruitment and training of new research nursing staff and support staff.
• Act as a blinded interviewer when required.
• Communicate regularly with sponsor help desks to resolve technical issues with study systems or devices.
• Provide input on organizational improvements and support departmental goals.

Other Responsibilities

• Travel to national/international investigator meetings conferences and studyrelated events as required.
• Act as backup coordinator for other studies when necessary.
• Perform other related duties to meet study timelines participant safety and research priorities.
  

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment or failure to follow regulatory requirements may:

• Compromise participant safety.
• Result in protocol deviations regulatory noncompliance or suspension of research activities.
• Jeopardize funding sponsor confidence and future clinical trial opportunities.
• Negatively impact the reputation of the MS Clinical Trials Program.

Clinical mistakes may be lifethreatening; the Research Nurse Coordinator must accurately assess eligibility monitor for side effects and maintain uptodate clinical skills.

Supervision Received
Works independently under broad direction from the Research Manager MS Clinical Trials Director and Principal Investigators. Receives guidance for complex clinical regulatory or operational issues.

Supervision Given
Provides guidance education and support to Research Coordinators Research Nurses Research Assistants/Technicians students contracted service providers and clinical personnel involved in study conduct.

Minimum Qualifications
Registered Nurse with BCCNP plus a minimum of one year of nursing experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BCCNM registration; BScN preferred.
• Experience in neurology MS neuroimmunology or infusion therapy preferred.
• Clinical research experience and ICHGCP certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems CTMS and research databases.
• Strong communication organizational leadership and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to maintain accuracy attention to detail confidentiality and professionalism.
• Current CPR certification.