Clinical Trials Nurse -CVH Clinical Trials Admin na Trillium Health Partners

Position:  Clinical Trials Nurse

Job ID:     4205                      

Status:     Part-Time, 18-month contract (non-union)

Dept:        Oncology Clinical Trials – Credit Valley Hospital

Posted:     August 27, 2025                            

Internal Deadline:  September 10, 2025

Job Description:

The Clinical Trials Registered Nurse (CTRN) works in collaboration with Oncology Investigators and multi-disciplinary clinical & enabling teams in the overall management & coordination of patients participating on clinical trials at Trillium Health Partners Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre. Studies include industry and cooperative group (such as CCTG) sponsored, Medical, Radiation & Surgical Oncology trials in a variety of disease sites including but not limited to Breast, GI, GU, Gyne, Lung, and Melanoma.

Key responsibilities include recruitment (incl. screening, consenting & enrollment) of study participants; coordination of clinic visits & treatment administration visits as per study protocol; assessment & monitoring of adverse events as per applicable Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) guidelines & supportive medications using standardized criteria; provision of clinical care, support & education to study participants; ensuring strict adherence to protocol requirements (incl. questionnaires, sample collection, etc.) as well as the completion of required source documentation, applicable case report forms & queries in accordance with the policies & practice standards of Trillium Health Partners (THP), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), all relevant clinical trials regulations (ie. Health Canada, FDA, TCPS), Legislation (ie. privacy) & ethics approved clinical trials protocols.

The Clinical Trials Nurse will also participate in study feasibility reviews; Epic treatment builds; planning & implementation of study-specific workflows; monitoring visits & audits; facilitate study-specific in-service/education sessions for clinical teams (as required); as well as contribute to corrective & preventative action plans and departmental process improvement initiatives.

This specialized role requires a deep knowledge & understanding of cancer, oncology nursing skills, and the ability to act as a strong patient advocate within the complex regulatory framework of clinical trials.

Key Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 (three) years experience
• BScN or recognized equivalent (ie. BN)
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum one (1) year experience in oncology with a knowledge base in Breast, GI, GU, Gyne, Lung, Melanoma Oncology
• Current BCLS certification
• Canadian certification in oncology nursing (CON(C)) obtained or planning to work towards
• Prior work experience in Phase II, III or IV trials preferred
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or CCRP) or planning to work towards
• Knowledge & application of ICH GCP guidelines, TCPS2, Health Canada Division 5
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations & basic laboratory procedures is an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Excellent patient assessment and teaching skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail & meticulous documentation practice essential
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically & manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills required
• Aptitude for continuous learning 
• Ability to work independently as well as a cohesive member of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (ie. Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Experience with clinical research applications & eCRFs (ie. IVRS, ADEERs, MEDIDATA, RAVE, InFORM, etc.) preferred
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record Software (ie. EPIC)
• Ability to attend off-site meetings as required