Research Coordinator, Providence Health Care

Job Title:                             Research Coordinator    

Department:                      Dept. of Anesthesiology, St. Paul’s Hospital, Providence Research

Status:                                  Temporary 1.0 FTE 

Work Location:                 St. Paul’s Hospital, Providence Health Care

Salary Range:                    $1,700-$1,800/week

Salary offered will be commensurate with candidate’s experience and training 

Job Start Date:                August 12, 2024

Job End Date:                    Dec 31, 2024 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated temporary Research Coordinator to join our team. As the Research coordinator, you will be responsible for running three studies: two prospective cohort studies (n=50, n=15) and one pilot RCT (n=110) on continuous monitoring devices at St. Paul’s Hospital. The successful candidate will follow study protocols, coordinate and conduct study activities (including, but not limited to: screening and recruitment, monitoring alerts for abnormal vitals and notifying the clinical care team, data collection, ongoing follow-up of research subjects, and coordination of monitoring call schedule). The incumbent will also ensure that research ethics and operational approvals remain current.

The amount of time dedicated to various projects will depend on the status and progress of the current projects. The Research coordinator must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with researchers, clinicians, industry partners, hospital staff and study participants. The Research Coordinator will need to be comfortable working independently for the majority of the time and will also assist in coordinating casual staff for evening and weekend coverage if necessary.

The position is primarily in-person, however some components of work can be completed offsite. This position is a temporary term, full-time position from August 12, 2024-December 31, 2024.

If the Research Coordinator is interested, there are additional opportunities to monitor for and report vital sign alerts during weekends/evenings with call stipend and additional pay; however, this is not necessary, and these evening/weekend positions will be contracted out to casual staff.

The studies related to this position are led by doctors in the St. Paul’s Hospital Anesthesia Department and Geriatrics Department. The Research Coordinator will work independently and within standard and acceptable boundaries for ethical and competent research practice. The Research Coordinator will report directly to the Anesthesia Research Program Manager and will receive direction from the principal and co-investigators of the respective projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the investigators to follow and carry out the study protocols.
• Test and adapt data collection tools and procedures as required to ensure the studies run smoothly.
• Recruit and consent patients for research from the preadmission clinic and wards at St. Paul’s Hospital.
• Teach patients how to use the study monitoring devices, troubleshoot, and collect devices after the monitoring.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report alerts from study devices, and refer patients to the appropriate care according to study protocols.
• Obtain participant data and complete alert report forms, charts and other documentation.
• Conduct ongoing follow-ups of research subjects in accordance with study protocols
• Coordinate study logistics and support different partners (industry, and hospital) to ensure study requirements are met.
• Generate progress and interim reports for sponsors.
• Assists with manuscript writing and report preparation (possible)

Errors in accuracy, judgement, tact and poor decisions could delay the timely completion of the study, damage the reputation of the study team, or jeopardize the options for further collaboration with other centers and institutions.

The Research Coordinator is supervised by and reports to study Investigators and the Anesthesia Research Program Manager.

The incumbent may supervise volunteers and students involved with the studies

Education, Training and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) qualification (preferred).
• Experience working in clinical environments will be preferred.
• Previous research training or experiences will be preferred, particularly for RCT and cohort studies.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and Skillset to perform monitoring for vital signs in clinical settings
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Effective Time Management and scheduling skills.
• Experience recruiting and consenting patients for research from a clinical environment.
• Experience performing data collection and data entry from hospital charts.
• Experience with financial and personnel management.
• Comfort with privacy and regulatory requirements for research.
• Experience managing and supervising staff.
• Experience with: Database management or utilization, REDCap, RISe or other, Research Ethics Board Application Platforms, Workday, Excel
• Basic understanding of data analysis and statistics is an asset.
• Strong Communication skills – written and verbal.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder team.

We offer competitive compensation, additional pay in lieu of benefits and paid vacation days.

If you are passionate about research, have excellent project management skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!