Research Coordinator RN - Oncology Research (ACCRU) - Department of Research
Job Description
Req ID: 221096
Location: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII
Department: RSH ACCRU Research AT 890992
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Jun-26
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
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About the Opportunity
The Research Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates research projects within Nova Scotia Health, including prescreening potential clinical trial participants, administering clinical trials, caring for participants in the oncology ambulatory care setting, and managing study documents and data.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the ACCRU Manager of Clinical Research Operations, they provide clinical leadership and ensure ICH GCP compliant, appropriate, coordinated nursing care by the study team. They deliver culturally competent oncology care to diverse participants, fostering a safe environment that respects and supports individual beliefs and needs. The Research Coordinator – RN maintains professional competence through ongoing development and practices in accordance with regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and Nova Scotia Health policies.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Degree or diploma in Nursing required
- Current registration with NSCN required
- Minimum of two years’ experience in nursing required
- Oncology nursing experience an asset
- Current BLS-C required
- Experience in clinical research an asset
- CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) an asset
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet
- Demonstrated competencies in computer skills, including databases
- Demonstrated clinical and assessment skills related to the scope required for this patient population (i.e. CPR, physical, mental and emotional assessment, phlebotomy , etc.)
- Effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
- Effective research and analytical thinking skills
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills
- Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$41.95 - $53.42 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.