Research Project Specialist 2 Health RI_Nurse

Job Category :
Research Institute

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POSITION TYPE: Casual, up to 37.5 hours per week

SALARY SCALE: $34.36 to $39.18 per hour

CLOSING DATE: 2026/09/04*

The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus on finding the future of care for aging Canadians and vulnerable populations.

What we offer?

• Defined Pension Plan
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee and Family Assistance Program including Mental health support
• Professional development and learning opportunities

Summary of the role

The Clinical Trials Portfolio of Bruyère Health RI is a rapidly expanding group which encompasses clinical trials research in various therapeutic areas with a focus on brain and mind research. We are currently seeking a highly motivated, organized, enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team. Under the immediate supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Research Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the successful conduct and coordination of studies that could include pharma-sponsored or investigator-initiated trials.

If you are interested in a specialized nursing role in research that is challenging, stimulating and provides autonomy within a strong collaborative team, this could be the role that you are looking for.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Implementation and oversight of clinical research trials from feasibility to closeout
• Review new study materials to understand nursing responsibilities and help put these into practice at the clinical trial site
• Review, explain and document the patient consenting process related to the study
• Obtain blood specimens
• Perform health assessments such as vital signs
• Mix and reconstitute IV medications per research protocols
• Administer intravenous investigational product and monitor for adverse events
• Schedule trial-related procedures such as MRI and PET Scans
• Liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors, investigators, service providers and the clinical research staff
• Expected to identify and elevate findings requiring physician review
• Report and follow-up on local adverse events, serious adverse events and events of special interest in timely manner
• Assist in maintaining appropriate on-site storage conditions for investigational products
• Track investigational products and ancillary supplies, including monitoring inventory levels and expiry dates
• Complete trial-specific source documents as required by protocol
• Participate in study, teleconferences and webinars as required
• Assist in drafting informed consents, source documents, ethics applications, funding applications and working templates as required

Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Current Membership in Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Current experience in performing venipuncture, phlebotomy, obtaining blood samples, mixing/reconstituting intravenous medications, and administering intravenous medications
• 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
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well within a dynamic interdisciplinary team
• 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 and Excel
• Experience working with patients with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease
• Completion of ICH/GCP, TCPS2 training
• Experience in clinical cognitive testing, neuropsychological testing, and conducting Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures
• Clinical research (CCRP) obtained or plans to work…