Nurse Research Coordinator
Competition 2362
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Description
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person at the Stollery Emergency Department.
Working at the University of Alberta
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The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading academic health centres for pediatric specialty and subspecialty education and research. Working closely with the Stollery Children’s Hospital and community pediatrics in Northern Alberta, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our community and providing exceptional care for infants, children, youth, and families. Our core values of compassion, growth and health equity are at the heart of everything we do. Our department members are engaged in exciting research endeavors, contributing to excellence in pediatric care. Additionally, we offer a diverse array of accredited residency training programs, graduate programs, and unique training experiences, all under the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff.
Position Summary
Under the supervision and guidance of the Program Manager and Lead Research Coordinator, the role of the Research Nurse Coordinator is to recruit for and coordinate research projects led by the PEAK Research Team (Pediatric Emergency: Advancing Knowledge, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine).
The Research Nurse Coordinator will screen and approach families in the Stollery Emergency Department (ED), administer study procedures and questionnaires, administer study medications as required, and complete study specific documentation. They will further coordinate and operationalize research studies which includes submitting ethics applications, training research and clinical staff, collaborating with AHS teams (research pharmacy, Stollery Emergency Department staff), ensuring the execution of contracts, managing data collection, and maintaining study documentation to ensure patient safety.
This position will require a high degree of professionalism and strong communication skills to facilitate successful recruitment of study participants.
Duties
- Identify, screen, and enroll study participants in the Emergency Department per protocol criteria
- Obtain informed consent and perform study procedures, including drug administration and data collection
- Monitor participants for adverse events and ensure accurate documentation and reporting
- Prepare ethics submissions, consent forms, and maintain regulatory study documents
- Develop and manage REDCap databases; oversee data entry, quality control, and query resolution
- Supervise and support research staff, including training and on-call troubleshooting during evening/weekend shifts
Minimum Qualifications
- The preferred candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN); completed a degree in Nursing or be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with at least one year of experience working in a clinical setting
- Computer and iPad proficiency is required
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and decision-making skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), data management software (REDCap), and clinical record software (ConnectCare) is an asset
- 1 year related experience in a research environment (specifically clinical trials), healthcare, or work with families/children is an asset
- Emergency medicine or Pediatrics experience is an asset
- Prior research experience is highly desirable
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight June 12, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.