Clinical Research Coordinator III (Sarcoma)

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:
Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position:
New

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:
Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) Nursing
- Research

Reports to:

Clinical Research Senior Nurse Manager

Salary Range: $43.48 - $54.34 Per Hour

Hours:

22.5 Hours Per Week

Shifts:

Monday
- Friday

Status:
Permanent, Part-time

Closing Date:
August 12, 2026

The role of nursing in clinical trials continues to evolve as a growing profession within nursing. It expands the nurse’s 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 Sarcoma disease site team.

• 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 time frames, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Other study related activities, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, and current certificate of competence (license/registration) from a college legislated under the Regulated Health Professional Act
• 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 is required
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience in oncology with strong knowledge base in Sarcoma
• 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…