Registered Nurse MS Clinical Trials Research Program

Research Nurse

The new BARLO MS Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to offer coordinated care and research for patients living with MS. It is the largest multiple sclerosis centre in Canada and is home to internationally renowned MS clinicians and researchers.

The MS Clinical Trials team is currently looking for a Research Nurse. In this position the individual will conduct clinical research activities associated with patient care in accordance with multiple clinical trial protocols.

• Assist in trial specific patient assessments.
• Prepare, dispense and administer study medications (e.g. oral, sublingual, IV, etc.), as required by research protocols.
• Perform venipuncture and insertion of IVs.
• Vital signs collection and assessment.
• Perform ECGs.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in research participants' conditions.
• Plan and conduct subject recruitment activities.
• Utilize screening tools to track eligible study subjects.
• Obtain informed consent from study subjects.
• Register eligible subjects into studies and ensure subject completion of study forms.
• Monitor subject scheduling and protocol compliance.
• Conduct clinical assessments, including documentation of adverse events, serious adverse events and toxicity.
• Identify problems using assessment skills, report any abnormalities to Investigator and suggest potential solutions.
• Conduct clinical telephone interviews with study subjects.
• Administer clinical study questionnaires to study subjects.
• Provide patient education as needed.
• Complete case report forms/data entry.
• Resolve any data discrepancies and document/report protocol violations, issues, or problems.
• Process and ship laboratory samples to a centralized laboratory.
• Contribute to Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions and communications.
• Complete adverse event and serious adverse event reports and file with appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Compile essential documents and maintain regulatory files.
• Participate in monitoring visits and audits.

• Current registration and member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required.
• University degree in a health related field required.
• Two years in clinical trials experience in research required.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Canada Division 5, and TCPS2 Certifications required (applicants willing to complete these certifications within first week of hire will be considered).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Advanced phlebotomy and IV insertion skills required.
• Clinical Research Coordinator certification (e.g. Society of Clinical Research Associate (SOCRA), or Association for Clinical Research Professional (ACRP) are an asset.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (IATA) Certification is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of drug therapy, management, and accountability required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier‑free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.