Research Nurse - UBC, Vancouver

About the role

Working within the Reproductive Infectious Diseases Program at UBC, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research team. You will work closely with a research coordinator on clinical trials of maternal vaccines in pregnancy. You will be responsible for providing clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator and performing clinical activities as delegated by the investigator and/or study coordinator or project manager.

Your impact

As a member of the staff team at the UBC Hospital Site - Vancouver, your day-to-day research and clinical activities include the following responsibilities:

• Participates in the recruiting and screening of research participants for entry into the study
• Provides education regarding participation in the study and participates in the informed consent process
• Provides verbal and written descriptions of the background and purpose of the study
• Supports research participants’ understanding of the procedures, potential risks, and possible benefits inherent to their involvement in the study
• Oversees and coordinates data and specimen collection and processing, including collaboration with inpatient/outpatient hospital staff and lab staff, and study coordinator
• Performs blood collection per the study protocol
• Administers study vaccination per the study protocol
• Monitors vital signs, fetal heart tone, and fetal movements per the study protocol and delegated by the investigator
• Obtains medical, social and sexual histories on participants as delegated by the investigator
• Completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on clinical research activities on all participant records; performs medical documentation as required; maintains participant records
• Monitors testing and results; reviews and reports as appropriate
• Generates progress and interim reports for presentation; provides enrollment and sample collection updates at weekly team meetings
• Exercises judgement and discretion to provide leadership and resolve problems
• Performs other study related duties as assigned

Who we're looking for

To qualify for these healthcare jobs at the UBC Hospital Site - Vancouver, applicants must meet the minimum professional and background criteria:

• Registered Nurse with BCCNM plus a minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred qualifications and additional skills that are considered an asset include:

• Experience in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Women’s Health is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Ability to analyze problems, identify key issues and effectively resolve problems
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to exercise sound judgement
• Computer experience including MS Office and Excel

Perks and benefits

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff, and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.