Term
18-month contract with possibility to extend.
Mandatory qualifications
- The applicant must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BScN) to be considered for this position
- Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 2 or more years of Cardiovascular experience
Preferred qualifications
- Proficiency in English and French
- Clinical Research training/experience
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement investigator initiated or industry sponsored clinical research protocols
- Function as a team member in the implementation of multi centre or larger complex clinical research projects
- Screen, recruit, assess, consent and follow up of research subjects as appropriate
- Prepare and maintain patient research files, complete case report forms, data entry, schedule appointments, and see patients in both out- and in-patient setting
- Prepare applications, renewals or amendments for REB Committee review
- Assist with and maintain up to date REB filing for all projects
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:
- Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, organizational and planning skills to work effectively in a high pressure environment and have the ability to deal with confidential matters.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively general and medical information both verbally and in writing at all levels. French Language skills an asset.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions. Good judgement, initiative, tact and professional attitude in the workplace.
- Adaptable, flexible and resourceful. High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility, meet deadlines and progress without minimal supervision.
- Phlebotomy certification/experience. Experience with lab specimen preparation and shipments.
- Experience working in an academic/research environment.
- Very good computer skills; demonstrated ability to modify/edit documents using track changes. Required computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Capacity and willing to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise.
To apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to jobpostings@ottawaheart.ca.
Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.