Research Nurse – Per Diem, Independent Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Stay fully informed about trial protocols, Case Report Forms, manuals, supporting documents, procedures, timelines, and SOPs.

• Interact with the Illingworth research nurse project manager, research nurse manager, site personnel, and Principal Investigator.

• Ensure accurate trial documentation and electronic data transfers while safeguarding subject confidentiality.

• Participate in Site Initiation Visits and attend various multidisciplinary, project management, and client-facing meetings as necessary.

• Organize and complete on-site and off-site subject trial visits in collaboration with the RN team.

• Verify that trial procedures, assessments, and data collection adhere to protocols and SOPs.

• Administer trial medication and ensure its secure storage, transfer, and accountability.

• Process, package, and send samples while coordinating with couriers and relevant organizations.

• Assist in identifying eligible patients and promote recruitment into clinical trials.

• Offer information and support to patients receiving care both on-site and off-site.

• Document and report adverse events, serious adverse events, and suspected unexpected serious adverse reactions.

• Facilitate additional follow-up related to reported events.

• Report any suspected misconduct or fraud to Illingworth and associated companies.

• Carry out other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Company.

⛳️ Requirements

• Registered nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.

• Experience in research and clinical trials along with GCP certification.

• Desirable knowledge of research design and methodology.

• Preferred experience and knowledge of clinical nursing skills such as Venepuncture and ECG.

• Ability to work independently with initiative as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Proficient working knowledge of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum.

• Ability to adhere to trial protocols, Case Report Forms (CRFs/eCRF), off-site manuals, supporting documents, procedures, timelines, and SOPs.

• Competence in maintaining accurate documentation and electronic data transfers while ensuring subject confidentiality, GCP, and data protection compliance.

• Ability to administer trial medication and oversee its safe storage, transfer, and accountability.

• Capability to safely process, package, and dispatch samples.

• Ability to accurately report AEs, SAEs, and SUSARs.

• Compliance with applicable recruitment and employment legislation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Per diem compensation.

• Part-time work arrangement.

• Independent contractor arrangement.

• Remote (Pre-Approved) work arrangement.

• Reasonable accommodations when appropriate.