Research Nurse, Nursing Resources Team, Inpatient Cluster

Research Nurse, Nursing Resources Team, Inpatient Cluster

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

• Review research protocol and study design with the Study Investigator(s) and Study Coordinator(s).
• Prepare study documents including Research Ethics Board correspondence, and required regulatory documents as necessary.
• Develop protocol applications and design patient consent forms for REB (PHSA/UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board).
• Assist the Principal/Study Investigator and other study personnel in the identification and recruitment of subjects for the study and to assess participant eligibility for inclusion in study based on established criteria.
• Review and explain the purpose and conduct of the study, explains consent forms to potential subjects, study obligations, and obtains required consent signatures.
• Carry out initial screening/nursing assessment of potential subjects by obtaining medical history and social profile. Educate and support participants/families regarding the study and the diseases being investigated.
• Administer a study questionnaire to subjects accurately documenting all collected data via forms or computer.
• Support department/program staff regarding current trials and follows up to ensure compliance is maintained while participants are on trial protocols and acts as a resource to clinical staff, patients and colleagues when patients are enrolled in a study.
• Ensure that appropriate appointments, diagnostic tests, procedures and follow up visits have been scheduled. Provide pre and post test support to subjects as applicable which may include referral to other resources.
• Collect blood samples as required by study protocol. Label packages items to send out to laboratory in accordance with applicable Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations, study safety procedures, and protocols.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year of recent related experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated interest in clinical research.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Knowledge of clinical area of study.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to use computers and standard office applications.
• Ability to teach.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (FTE 0.74, until June 21st 2025)
Wage: $ $55.91/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: As per rotation line 1, &
Requisition # 166076E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BCCH are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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