Research Nurse, CCFV

Halifax - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company :IWK Health

Requisition ID: 211058
Department/Program: CCFV Research Services
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: Casual Reliefx 20position(s)
Start Date:October 2025
Union Status:Research Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $40.4645 - $49.1205/hour
Closing Date: Open until filled(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 Opportunity

The Research Nurse provides administrative and clinical support for Clinical Trials at the CCfV Challenge 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

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

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 of IWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Company :IWK HealthRequisition ID: 211058Department/Program: CCFV Research ServicesLocation:HalifaxType of Employment: Casual Reliefx 20position(s)Start Date:October 2025Union Status:Research Management/Non Union Bargaining UnitCompensation: $40.4645 - $49.1205/hourClosing Date: Open until filled(A...