ONALAKERIDGE HEALTHCLINICAL RESEARCH NURSEREGISTERED NURSELAKERIDGE HEALTH RESEARCHTEMPORARY FULL TIMEDAYS - 8 HOUR SHIFTS (subject to change)Lakeridge Health Oshawa ONA-1800002283 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:The Clinical Research Nurse will collaborate with the health care team and investigators to assume responsibility for the coordination of multi-faceted clinical studies in the Research Department. The Clinical Research Nurse will liaise with staff, administrators, physicians, sponsors, community research partners and the Research Ethics Board. As a member of the multidisciplinary team you will use the nursing process to provide patient care for patients enrolled in Research studies. As an individual practitioner, you will maintain the competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. All shifts are day shifts, but will require flexible working hours to meet patient care and study needs.* Maintain nursing records both in the hospital record, and in multiple other data sources relevant to specific clinical trials;* Perform other duties as assigned - which may include: assessment of eligibility; registration of patients to protocols; collection and submission of data in an accurate and timely fashion; * Perform the monitoring of study compliance; coordination of patient care; completion of patient tracking sheets and maintenance of the system; * Liaising with all levels of staff, physicians and external customers and adhere to strict confidentiality practices;* Review research protocols and assist in determining feasibility, completion of regulatory and ethics documents, and completing excel tracking sheetsQUALIFICATIONS:* Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);* Demonstrated commitment to maintain your Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;* Recent experience in Nephrology and/or Critical Care Nursing preferred;* Completion of a recognized clinical trials education program and/or relevant recent experience required;* Certificate of NCI Human Participants Protection Education for Research and/or Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans is required;* Proven familiarity with Research Ethics Board requirements for research as well as regulations concerning the protection of Human subjects in research;* Experience working with Clinical Trials required;* Demonstrated experience in performing telephone triage;* Proven proficiency and familiarity with internet and e-communications and able to perform on-line information/data searches;* Proven ability to foster good public relations and liaise with community resources and external agencies;* Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice;* Able to work in a changing environment with minimal supervision - both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team;* Proven strong organizational, problem-solving, prioritization and teaching skills;* Demonstrated to have effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal;* Baccalaureate in Nursing or Health Sciences is an asset;* Member of RNAO is an asset;* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;and* Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.SALARY: $32.66 - $46.76 per hourCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health.The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.