Clinical Research Nurse, College of Medicine Primary Purpose: The Clinical Research Nurse's (CRN) primary purpose is to proficiently assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team by providing research coordination and support. The position is responsible for coordinating clinical studies within the PI's research program, encompassing both protocol-required nursing care and the operational and administrative aspects of assigned clinical trials. This includes conducting clinical assessments and per-protocol procedures in accordance with nursing standards, the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) standards, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

The position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical trial delivery, including study start-up support, ongoing study management, regulatory compliance, participant coordination, and study close-out. Maintains organization and proper documentation of research materials. Participates in site pre-qualification and qualification efforts.

Performs venipuncture, phlebotomy, insertion of IV lines. Performs ECGs and vital signs collection and assessment. Process study samples and store or distribute for analyses. Resolves queries – Answer electronic data capture (eCRF/EDC) queries.

Participates in Sponsor monitoring visits, audits and Health Canada inspections (communication with CRPs to renew approvals). Assist with study budgets, participant reimbursement, study-related expenses, and tracking of study activities in collaboration with the appropriate administrative and financial personnel. Verify data cleanliness for database lock.

Ship back sponsor-provided devices. Organize the Investigator Site File/Regulator binder for proper archiving. Attends meetings including investigator, site initiation/close out, and monitoring visits.





Provides orientation and training to research staff on relevant policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or completion of an applicable nursing education program.

Experience in clinical research would be considered an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.

Training: The following certifications are required prior to commencing any study related procedures: Clinical Research Coordinator (CITI) Health Canada Division 5 (CITI) Department: College of Medicine Status: Term 24 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30pm Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $41.87 - 58.63 per hour. The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

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📌 Clinical Research Nurse, College of Medicine (Saskatoon)
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📍 Saskatoon