Critical Care Medicine Research Assistant
Job Summary
Under the supervision of research staff and Dr. Eric J. Sy, the research assistant will support critical care clinical (medical) research in the Department of Critical Care in Regina, Saskatchewan at Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital.
The research assistant will work on projects related to transitions of care from the ICU, specifically direct discharge home, as well as clinical trials within the Department of Critical Care. They will be expected to perform literature searches, scoping reviews, and systematic reviews. Responsibilities may also include obtaining informed consent, enrolment, and randomization into trials, extracting clinical data of patients using the electronic database systems, conducting surveys and/or interviews. The research assistant(s) will be expected to work independently to perform these responsibilities, meet on a regular basis with the research team, and update the research team with their findings.
This position is based in Regina, SK, with expectations to be on-site.
Job-Specific Responsibilities
Job functions include but are not limited to:
- Screening, consenting, enrolment, scheduling and follow-up of participants
- Conducting patient satisfaction research
- Data collection and entry into Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap®) or equivalent data entry system
- Establish and maintain effective, productive relationships with patients, Saskatchewan Health Authority staff, peers, and immediate supervisor
- Regularly update the Principal Investigator and research team of progress
- Preparation / assistance with grant applications and/or ethics applications when applicable
- Familiarity and compliance with core research ethics principles as guided by the Tri-Council Policy Statement on Research Ethics (TCPS-2) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Familiarity and compliance with the Saskatchewan Health Information Protection Act (HIPA)
- Complies with all safety and institutional policies of the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority
Basic Qualifications / Requirements:
- Undergraduate or entry to practice health sciences degree is required. (i.e., Bachelor of Sciences, Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy Advanced Diploma, etc. although equivalent experience may be considered). Advanced degrees (i.e., Master’s and/or PhD) would be considered an asset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrable examples are considered essential for this position
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrable examples are considered essential for success in this position
- Familiarity with medical terminology is considered essential for this position
- Previous experience either conducting biomedical research, clinical research, clinical or patient care, and/or patient chart reviews should be demonstrated
- Computer skills with knowledge of Word, Power Point, Excel, and email are considered essential for this position
- Familiarity with Sunrise Clinical Manager, REDCap® and/or other health data systems will be considered an asset
- Completion of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (e.g. TCPS2, Good Clinical Practice)
- The ideal candidate would be a current resident of Regina, Saskatchewan
- As this position will involve working with vulnerable adults and patients of the hospital, a recent Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) within the past 3 months will be required for confirmation as part of the hiring process of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
The Department of Critical Care is a clinical department within the Saskatchewan Health Authority – Regina Area, and provides clinical care to critically ill patients in Regina, SK, with a combined total of 29 critical care beds. We are committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. Our critical care units are staffed by an attending critical care physician, critical care associate physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and a social worker. Many of our clinicians have cross-appointments at the University of Saskatchewan.
Position Information
This fixed term 0.75 full time equivalent (FTE) position (roughly 28.125 hours or 3.75 days per week) is for approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension, depending on grant funding. There is flexibility to potentially negotiate for a 0.5 FTE position as well.
Salary:
- $20-$27/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Application deadline: June 27 by 5 pm
Potential Interview Dates (by WebEx or Zoom): July 20-30, 2025
Preferred start date: August 11, 2025
Application Requirements:
- Copy of curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent
- Writing sample of scientific writing and statistical analysis
- Completion of the TCPS2 2022
- List of 3 references that may be contacted
- These additional requirements can be emailed directly to ers728@usask.ca . Applications without a letter of intent will not be reviewed.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their applications for this position. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
Please submit applications or questions to ers728@usask.ca
Department: Medicine
Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $20.00 - 27.00 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 4
Posted Date: 5/28/2025
Closing Date: 6/10/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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