Founded in 1967, the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) is a public, non-profit organization dedicated to fundamental and clinical biomedical research across a wide range of fields, as well as to training the next generation of high-level scientists in an innovative technological environment.
The IRCM Clinic is a leading center for clinical care and research. It is affiliated with the University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM). It treats patients referred for specialized evaluation and follow-up in cardiovascular prevention, diabetes, and hypertension. It also houses a research center on rare and genetic diseases in adults, including genetic dyslipidemias, primary immunology, and rare kidney diseases. It provides innovative and personalized care through a multidisciplinary approach. In addition, numerous academic and pharmaceutical clinical research projects are currently underway there.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Dr. Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret, the nurse is expected to use clinical judgment and professional skills to perform technical nursing procedures during specialized clinical research trials focused on diabetes. The nurse assists with various clinical trials, including complex physiological tests.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Clinical Research Activities
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Participate in identifying and recruiting eligible participants for research protocols;
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Ensure the ongoing monitoring, safety, and comfort of patients enrolled in protocols under their responsibility during testing;
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Process human biological samples collected as part of the protocols;
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Provide technical nursing support (blood draws, ECGs, placement of venous catheters, insertion of CGMs and insulin pump catheters);
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Compile information and document the scope of their interventions in patient records;
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Use clinical judgment to manage situations outside of protocols and consult the responsible physician when necessary;
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Help maintain the integrity and cleanliness of the clinical/physiology labs.
Activities related to the coordination of clinical trials
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Coordinate the implementation of various research protocols from academic and/or private-sector sources;
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Oversee regulatory and ethical aspects related to research projects;
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Provide clinical follow-up for patients participating in research protocols;
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Collaborate with members of the research and clinical teams.
Training Activities
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Maintain professional competencies in accordance with the requirements established by the professional association;
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Maintain clinical research training in accordance with institutional requirements (Good Clinical Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.).
Required qualifications:
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Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec;
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Hold at least a technical college diploma in nursing;
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Have at least 2 years of experience as a nurse.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Good clinical judgment;
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Functional bilingualism (French and English);
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Proficiency in drawing blood;
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Demonstrate courtesy, empathy, and attention to detail;
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
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Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
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Knowledge of standard software and the electronic medical record system.
Job Requirements:
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Start date: as soon as possible;
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Permanent, full-time position (36.25 hours per week), day shift (Monday through Friday); evening and weekend work is possible but will be scheduled in advance.
What we offer:
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Contributions to the Pension Plan for Employees of the Government and Public Bodies (RREGOP);
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Health insurance plans after 3 months of employment;
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Short- and long-term disability insurance;
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12 paid statutory holidays and 10 sick or personal days per calendar year;
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20 vacation days after one year of employment;
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Employee assistance program and telemedicine program;
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Salary determined based on current pay scales and experience. The minimum base salary for nurses holding a DEC is $63,261. An adjusted salary will apply to clinical nurses in accordance with the applicable pay scale.
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