Clinical Research Coordinator III (GI)

Union: Non-Union 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing - Research
Reports to: Clinical Research Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday 
Status: Permanent Full-time 
Closing Date: November 28 2025

Position Summary:
The role of nursing in clinical trials continues to evolve as a growing profession within nursing.  It expands the nurses knowledge base professional practice autonomy and utilizes key elements of nursing practice such as patient assessment critical thinking and holistic patient care.  What is unique to this role is that all of these functions are within the realm of clinical trials. If you are looking for a challenging nursing role that is both rewarding and interesting we may have that role for you.

The Clinical Research Coordinator III collaborates with Investigators and the health care team to assume responsibility for the overall patient management and coordination of several clinical studies for the Department of Medical Oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital. The research nurse will work primarily with the Gastrointestinal disease site team.

Duties

• Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects obtain informed consent);
• Coordination of patient visits schedules as per study protocol
• Execution of all aspects of study visit (e.g. assessment of adverse events monitoring safety medication questionnaires sample collection including processing and shipment of samples according to clinical protocol)
• Provides clinical care for patients participating in clinical trials and the implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection and source documentation within required timeframes as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Other study related activities as needed. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or recognized equivalent in a health or science-related discipline required 
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) obtained or plans to work towards
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 to 5 years clinical and/or professional experience and
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in oncology with strong knowledge base in GI oncology
• Some experience in research contract budget management
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning implementing and evaluating patient care
• Evidence  of good physical assessment psychosocial assessment and patient/family teaching skill
• Previous clinical research experience preferred
• Autonomous clinical critical thinking ability
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines is an asset
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software Word Excel and Power Point preferred.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time