Research Nurse - Per Diem - Independent Contractor - Vernon, British Columbia

Research Nurse - Per Diem - Independent Contractor - Vernon, British Columbia

Illingworth Research Group provides a range of patient focused clinical services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology and medical device industries. These include mobile research nursing, patient concierge, medical photography and clinical research services. Illingworth are experts with experience across all study phases and in a diverse range of therapeutic areas.   

Illingworth Research Group is a global organization operating in over 45 countries, bringing clinical research directly into the home of the patient, to improve the experience of patients involved in clinical trials and the quality of their lives.  

Job Responsibilities

• Fully conversant with the trial protocol, Case Report Forms (CRFs/eCRF), off-site manual (if applicable), supporting documents, procedures, and timelines to enable day to day running of the trial including all relevant SOPs.
• Communicate effectively with the Illingworth research nurse project manager (RNPM), Research nurse manager, site staff and the Principal Investigator, to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of information.
• Maintain accurate documentation including electronic transfer of data as per Illingworth SOPs throughout the trial, ensuring subject confidentiality, adhering to GCP and data protection requirements.
• Attend Site Initiation Visits (SIV) as required and any other necessary meetings, including multi- disciplinary, project management and client-facing meetings.
• Coordinate (working with the RN team) and complete subject trial visits on- and off-site. Ensure all trial related procedures and assessments are completed according to the protocol and relevant SOPs and that data is collected accurately.
• Administer trial medication as per the protocol, and facilitate the safe storage, transfer, and accountability of trial medication in accordance with Illingworth SOPs.
• Process and safely package and dispatch samples, liaising with courier companies and organizations in line with project requirements and supporting documents.
• Assist in identifying potentially eligible patients for research projects and assist with patient recruitment into clinical trials providing information and support for those patients for on- and off-site care.
• Ensure the accurate reporting of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)/suspected unexpected serious adverse reactions (SUSARs) to the site team and relevant RNPM, providing support for any additional follow-up that may be required.
• Report any suspected misconduct or fraud to Illingworth and associated companies.

Qualifications:

• Registered nurse with a minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience.
• Research and clinical trials experience with GCP certification.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical nursing skills such as Venepuncture and ECG preferable.
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative in a team within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Good working knowledge of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum.

Additional Information:

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Summary

Roles within the Research Nurse/Patient Concierge job family are responsible for supporting patients participating in clinical research studies by coordinating care and facilitating communication with healthcare providers. Helps patients understand study protocols, schedules appointments, and addresses concerns related to their participation. Collaborates with research teams to monitor patient progress and collect data while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Serves as a resource to help patients navigate the healthcare system and access necessary services throughout their research experience. Impact and Contribution Individual contributors with responsibility in a professional or technical discipline or specialty, but may manage two or fewer employees. May direct the work of lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent contributing to the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and policies, using knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. Individual contributor with developing subject matter expertise and responsibility for processes. In-depth knowledge and skills within a professional discipline, understanding the impact of work on related areas. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within area of responsibility.