Clinical nurse specialist, phase clinical trials research unit

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Phase 1 Clinical Trials Research Unit Job  

• City Vancouver
• Work Location
• UBC Hospital
• Home Worksite
• 00 - Excluded - VCHA
• Labour Agreement
• Excluded
• Union
• 905 - Mgt/Excluded-VCHA (37.5 Hr)
• Position Type
• Baseline
• Job Status
• Regular Full-Time
• FTE
• 1.00
• Standard Hours / Week
• 37.50
• Job Category
• Nursing
• Salary Grade
• 09
• Min Hourly
• CAD $54.19/Hr.
• Max Hourly
• CAD $77.89/Hr.
• Shift Times
• Days Off
• Saturday, Stats, Sunday

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $54.19/Hr.

- CAD $77.89/Hr.

Come work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Phase 1 Clinical Trials Research Unit with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Research Unit at UBC Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

Reporting operationally to the Director and with professional accountability to the VCH Vice President Professional Practice, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Phase 1 Clinical Trials, is responsible for providing leadership and direction in the delivery of nursing care and the formulation of organizational policies relevant to such care. The CNS works within the organization’s leadership framework to foster, facilitate and achieve the highest standards of service delivery and leads in the planning, development and implementation of clinical policies and programs designed for improving patient/client care.

Provides expert advice and consultation in the areas of nursing, resource planning, program and health system improvement, research and professional development to support quality and utilization initiatives. Continuously evaluates practice and contributes to the ongoing organizational development of practice knowledge by evaluating research and developing frameworks and strategies to facilitate the implementation of best practices. Functions as clinical leader in Phase 1 Clinical Trials and advances nursing practice in the area of this specialty in the context of study protocol development, implementation, and compliance through the use of advanced practice and evidence based research.

Supports organization research strategies and ensures integration of trial activities into clinical care pathways. Works closely with Professional Practice leaders and acts as a liaison between various hospitals and/or community programs to facilitate integration of care across the continuum and reports on professional nursing practice matters. Provides leadership and expert consultation to team members and other health care staff, patients/clients and families/significant others.

Works collaboratively with Program Managers, Medical Directors, Clinical Educators, Nurse Clinicians, staff nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to pro-actively move nursing practice forward at the regional, provincial, and national levels.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Exemplify excellence in nursing by providing advanced level nursing expertise and clinical support to a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Develop and implement standards, clinical practice guidelines and other processes and evaluation to support evidence based practice excellence in service delivery and are consistent with provincial and national guidelines. Foster evidence-based practice specifically related to trial design, subject safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance (including REB submissions).
• Lead the design and implementation of integrated systems and processes to promote the development of competent staff, support professional and clinical practice, and enhance collaborative working relationships across the continuum of care.
• Lead the development of quality assurance programs within clinical area and collaborates with Operations and Practice Directors to report and recommend the implementation of research with impact to initiatives on nursing practice and job content, staff allocation, training and performance, and budgetary planning.
• Conduct research that is focused on identifying and/or incorporating best practices and evidence based care to foster the development and implementation of strategies designed to optimize excellence in patient/client care and the health system.
• Develop, implement and evaluate clinical and educational programs relating to the delivery of patient care with the speciality area.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members using effective coaching techniques, mentors staff, conduct performance evaluations, enable developmental opportunities, participate in recruitment activities and make final hiring decisions in collaboration with leadership team.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to assist graduate and undergraduate students develop a thorough understanding and skilled use of advanced nursing practices and related competencies.
• Lead clinical research trial education for all nursing staff and supports staff orientation and competency in research methods.
• Collaborate in the development and promotion of clear…