Research Project Specialist 2 Bruyère Health RI_Nurse

Position type

Casual, up to 37.5 hours per week

Salary scale

$34.36 to $39.18 per hour

Closing Date: 2026/06/17*

Why should you join Bruyère RI?

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 perks program
• 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
• Administer study questionnaires
• Liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors, investigators, service providers and the clinical research staff
• Expected to identify and escalate 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
• Clinical research coordination experience
• 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

• Key Competencies
• 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 towards
• Fluent in French and English, an asset

This position will require contact with clinical trial participants who may have a medical illness, cognitive impairment and require special attention. The successful candidate must exhibit empathy and be alert to participant, family member and caregiver needs.

About Bruyère Health RI

Bruyère Health and its Research Institute are fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and have other regional academic, government, NGO, and industry partners engaged in collaborative research and innovation initiatives. Our research priorities include Aging and Long-Term Care, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Social Accountability (encompassing Primary Care and Health Equity).

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, incorrect, or inaccurate, Bruyère Health may, at its discretion, dismiss your application.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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