Job Description
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
