Research Nurse

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

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. 

• 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

The candidate will work at BC Women’s Hospital and the Women’s Health Research Institute. Flexible availability is an asset.

• →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
• →Other skills necessary for this position include: computer experience including MS Office and Excel