This position is in the BC Cancer Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department. More information on the department and our research can be found at https://www.bccrc.ca/dept/nahr/

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, or designate, the Research Nurse receives direction from Principal Investigators or designates, and is is responsible for reviewing research protocol and study design with Study Investigator(s), screening, registration, assessment and ongoing follow-up of research subjects in accordance with study protocols. Supports department/program personnel to ensure study requirements are met. The Research Nurse has principal responsibility for the coordination of the study interventions, nursing care, monitoring, clinical assessment, and education of patients participating in the assigned clinical trials.  The Research Nurse has formal responsibility for advising or teaching nursing staff in clinic and treatment areas on specialized theory and practice related to study activities. The Research Nurse is responsible for translating new knowledge into nursing practices and standards of care to improve and advance care across BC Cancer. The Research Nurse functions as a member of the collaborative, interdisciplinary Nursing and Allied Health research and Knowledge Translation Team responsible for planning and implementing research studies. The Research Nurse participates in the coordination of study activities from the protocol review and approval stage through to activation, study closure and follow-up.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
•    Two (2) years of recent related clinical nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
•    Certification in oncology nursing is required (or must obtain certification within one year of employment).  

Skills and Abilities
•    Demonstrated relevant clinical research knowledge.
•    Demonstrated ability in leading and participating in quantitative and qualitative research projects.
•    Knowledge of research process and methodology.
•    Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
•    Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Demonstrated ability to organize work and set priorities.
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently.
•    Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment
•    Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
•    Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• NBA internal positions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a period of 72 hours.
• A selection decision will be made within 7 business days of the posting closing date.
• If an interview is required, you must be available. Interviews are scheduled for TBD.
• The successful applicant has 48 hours to accept or decline the position.
• If you will not be available to accept or decline the job offer during the selection process, you must assign a designate that the Hiring Leader may contact during your absence. Please ensure you have clearly identified your designate on your resume or cover letter.
• If you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk by email at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca