Licensed Practical Nurse

The CTU is recruiting for a LPN to provide support for clinical research trials, you will be assigned to the Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Group (GILDR). The Division of Gastroenterology’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Research Group (GILDR) is a leading North America clinical research centre focused on gastrointestinal and liver clinical trials. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. The main responsibility of this position is study management which includes patient care, obtaining informed consents, completing protocol specific procedures including collecting blood from participant. You will be responsible for organizing participant on-going follow-up visits, performing protocol-specific assessments, arranging for appointments and dispensing of study medication with exact adherence to protocol specifications. Any participant counseling and education on study specific protocol requirements, treatment visit schedules and training on any data collection tools will be part of your tasks. You will ensure that you are trained on all study procedures and documented appropriately in a timely manner. Additionally you may be responsible for the development of study specific source documents, and for ensuring source documents are received and reviewed appropriately (such as lab results, hospital diagnostic tests etc.). You will prepare and organize participant charts and case report forms. It may be your responsibility to review and file study communication in the site ISF and to ensure that all relevant study team members are updated. You may assist with screening and recruitment of potential participants.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

2-3 years current experience working with Pharmaceutical Clinical trials (Phase 1-4). Experience in clinical trial study management including pre-screening, screening and recruitment of potential participants and consenting of research participants. Will require to perform diversified duties requiring independent judgement and confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Must be able to handle multiple demands with short timelines while remaining sufficiently flexible to accept new workloads as necessary. Knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines (ICH-GCP, Health Canada and FDA). Experience with Electronic data capture and database programs including imedidata. Experience within computer programs (excel, word, power point). Connect care and Netcare. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Understanding of common and complex gastroenterological and hepatological diseases, including conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases and related conditions. Health Canada Division 5, GCP certification. Clinical Research Coordinator training through CITI. Experience in creating source documents. Phlebotomy preferred.