Research Nurse

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Company : IWK Health Req ID: 225167 Department/Program: Endocrinology Research, Research Services Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment (50% FTE) for 12 months x 1 position(s) Start Date: September 2026Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining UnitCompensation: $46.6564 - $53.4228 /hourClosing Date: August 19, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive. Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The Opportunity The Research Nurse provides clinical and administrative support for MIREC study within the endocrinology department. Working closely with the research team, principal investigators, and clinical staff, this role ensures studies are conducted safely, ethically, and in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities• Review study protocols and orientation materials; attend study orientation meetings and site initiation visits• Participate in study meetings and training; maintain current knowledge of study status, amendments, and milestones• Provide nursing care and support to study/trial participants • Perform study-related procedures, including venipuncture, anthropometry, Tanner staging and other related tasks as required by the study, according to protocol and regulatory standards• Educate participants and families about study procedures, risks, and requirements; support informed consent processes• Accurately document study data and maintain source documents in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)• Liaise with sponsors, monitors, ethics boards, and regulatory bodies as required• Support recruitment and screening of eligible participants• Send, collect, and process consent forms and related study documentation as needed• Report adverse events and protocol deviations according to established procedures• Maintain participant confidentiality and data integrity throughout the study lifecycle• Attend on-site weekend visits/clinics as required by study schedulesHours of Work 37.5 hours biweeklyThis role is mostly remote, with required on-site presence for participant visits, weekend clinics, and other study activities as needed.Your Qualifications • Current registration and in good standing with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) preferred• 7+ years of clinical nursing experience; prior clinical research/trial experience is required• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Canada regulations, and Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2) an asset• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support participants and families• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team• Proficiency with electronic health records and study data management systems• Current CPR/BLS certification• Prior experience with the MIREC Study an asset• Experience conducting Tanner staging assessments is required• Experience with TANITA, ISCOLE, CANTAB and REDCap platforms an assetThank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

The Research Nurse provides clinical and administrative support for the MIREC study, ensuring all research activities are conducted safely and ethically. Responsibilities include performing study procedures, educating participants, documenting data, and liaising with regulatory bodies and research teams.

Candidates must have current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator and at least 7 years of clinical nursing experience, with prior clinical research experience required. A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred, along with proficiency in study data management systems and clinical assessment techniques.

• Wellness programs • Training and mentorship opportunities

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• Clinical nursing
• Clinical research
• Venipuncture
• Anthropometry
• Tanner staging
• Good clinical practice
• Participant education
• Informed consent
• Data documentation
• Regulatory compliance
• Electronic health records
• Study recruitment
• Adverse event reporting
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• CPR/BLS certification
• Informed Consent
• Inventory Staging
• Administrative Support
• Anthropometrics
• Organizational Skills
• Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Research
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clinical Nursing
• Clinical Research
• Confidentiality
• Data Integrity
• Data Management
• Disabilities
• Electronic Medical Record
• Endocrinology
• Health Sciences
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Interpersonal Communications
• Mentorship
• Midwifery
• Multidisciplinary Research
• Nursing Care
• Primary Care
• Detail Oriented

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Nurse Researcher
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

19 hours per week