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Casual (Hourly) Clinical Research Nurse, Psychiatry

Job ID: 33779
Location: Foothills Campus
Updated January 16, 2025

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The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Description

The Department of  Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Casual (Hourly) Clinical Research Nurse. This Fixed Term Casual - Hourly position (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

The Clinical Research Nurse will support studies involving psychiatric clinical populations and drug interventions (e.g., psychedelic compounds) with psychotherapy. This individual will mainly support clinical trials exploring the effectiveness of psilocybin for the treatment of (1) persistent post-concussive syndrome and (2) alcohol use disorder, with the opportunity to support additional studies.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

  • Schedule and complete screening sessions with potential study participants, including psychiatric and physical health assessments, and use expertise to evaluate appropriateness for study participation
  • Educate study participants on trial procedures and the investigational compound, including potential side effects, duration of effects, and expectations during drug administration sessions
  • Monitor study participants during drug administration sessions
  • Collect and process biological samples (e.g., blood and urine)
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient clinical care documentation
  • Assist with clinical trial coordination, including patient management and liaising with other team members (coordinator, research assistant, trainees, study therapists) and PI to ensure all study tasks are complete according to protocol

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and provincial professional licensure
  • Experience working directly with clinical trials and/or patients in a medical/psychiatric clinic setting (preferably 2+ years); experience with psychiatric clinical populations essential
  • Experience in patient engagement, recruitment, and interviewing
  • Experience performing routine medical tests (blood sampling, IV, ECG, physical assessments) and/or psychiatric evaluations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to set priorities & work independently with accuracy in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment
  • Knowledge in ICH/GCP guidelines, Division 5, TCPS 2 and other clinical trial components considered an asset

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled; however, applicants will be reviewed as they are received.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website

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