Your Opportunity

The Alberta Health Services Clinical Trials Unit (AHS-CTU) is currently recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support Stroke Research at the University of Alberta Hospital.

The key responsibilities are: Support study management activities, including the screening and recruitment of potential study participants. Obtain informed consent from participants in compliance with ethicarend regulatory standards. Perform protocol-specific procedures, such as collecting and processing biological samples (blood, urine), obtaining vital signs, and completing relevant study assessments.

Coordinate and organize participant visits and follow-up appointments in accordance with study protocols. Provide participant education and counseling related to study participation, visit schedules, and data collection procedures. Dispense and document study medication in accordance with protocol requirements and applicable regulations.

Perform accurate and timely data entry and documentation in study databases and participant records. Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of study-specific source documents and case report forms. Review and file study-related correspondence and documentation within the Investigator Site File (ISF).

Collaborate with research and clinical team members to ensure study activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and ethically. Working under limited supervision, you will perform diversified duties requiring independent judgement and confidentiality. To be successful in this role, you will require excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

You must be able to handle multiple demands with short timelines while remaining sufficiently flexible to accept new workloads as necessary.

Description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),



you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing secure, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).

Current Basic Cardiac Life

Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of current experience in pharmaceutical clinical research, supporting (Phases I–IV) clinical trials in Stroke Research.



Proven expertise in all aspects of study coordination and participant management, including pre-screening, screening, patient recruitment, informed consent, enrollment, retention, and follow-up activities. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines, including ICH-GCP, Health Canada, and FDA requirements.

Proficiency in electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial databases, including iMedidata.

Experience using Connect Care and Netcare. Proven ability to perform diversified duties requiring independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with research participants, investigators, and team members. Must be able to lift and transport large volumes of charts, binders, lab kits, boxes etc. to various areas on a regular basis, and push/pull loaded carts.

Physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, lifting and transporting office/medical supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., and using repetive motions, lifting, bending, reaching and standing for prolonged periods.

Preferred Qualifications

Stroke research experience an asset. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight timelines.

Health Canada

Division 5, GCP certification.

Clinical Research

Coordinator training through CITI.

Experience in creating source documents. Skilled in standard computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Phlebotomy skills and experience in specimen collection and handling.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton