Research Nurse
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Job Summary
Req ID: 225167
Department/Program: Endocrinology Research Research Services
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly PT short-assignment (50% FTE) for 12 monthsx 1position(s)
Start Date: September 2026
Union Status:Research Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $46.6564 - $53.4228/hour
Closing Date: August 19 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
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. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees physicians volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki 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. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. 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.
The Research Nurse provides clinical and administrative support for MIREC study within the endocrinology department. Working closely with the research team principal investigators and clinical staff this role ensures studies are conducted safely ethically and in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Review study protocols and orientation materials; attend study orientation meetings and site initiation visits
Participate in study meetings and training; maintain current knowledge of study status amendments and milestones
Provide nursing care and support to study/trial participants
Perform study-related procedures including venipuncture anthropometry Tanner staging and other related tasks as required by the study according to protocol and regulatory standards
Educate participants and families about study procedures risks and requirements; support informed consent processes
Accurately document study data and maintain source documents in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Liaise with sponsors monitors ethics boards and regulatory bodies as required
Support recruitment and screening of eligible participants
Send collect and process consent forms and related study documentation as needed
Report adverse events and protocol deviations according to established procedures
Maintain participant confidentiality and data integrity throughout the study lifecycle
Attend on-site weekend visits/clinics as required by study schedules
37.5 hours biweekly
This role is mostly remote with required on-site presence for participant visits weekend clinics and other study activities as needed.
Current registration and in good standing with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) preferred
7 years of clinical nursing experience; prior clinical research/trial experience is required
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Health Canada regulations and Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2) an asset
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to educate and support participants and families
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
Proficiency with electronic health records and study data management systems
Current CPR/BLS certification
Prior experience with the MIREC Study an asset
Experience conducting Tanner staging assessments is required
Experience with TANITA ISCOLE CANTAB and REDCap platforms an asset
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Required Experience:
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