Research Nurse

Job Title Research Nurse

Job Category M&P - AAPS

Job Profile AAPS Hourly

• Nursing, Level A

Job Family Group Staff

• Non Union

Department Money Laboratory | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range $43.63 - $62.72 CAD Hourly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Job End Date

May 1, 2027

Posting End Date October 30, 2026

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.

Job Summary

Working within the Reproductive Infectious Diseases Program, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research team. You will work closely with a research coordinator on clinical trials of maternal vaccines in pregnancy.

Organizational Status

You will be responsible to providing clinical and research support to the Principal Investigator and performing clinical activities as delegated by the investigator and/or study coordinator or project manager.

Work Performed

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.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The Research Nurse is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner suited to proper activities of the university of BC and to the professional organizations governing him/herself and those governing the activities of the Principal Investigator and all other investigators. Any procedures or data recorded as part of the trial must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed. Errors could result in damage to the reputation of the Principal Investigator and the University of BC.

Supervision Received

Works under supervision although performs routine duties independently. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices.

Supervision Given

May give technical guidance to clerical staff, or research assistants, but no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse with BCCNM plus a minimum of one year of nursing experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

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