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When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
The Clinical Research Assistant works closely with the clinicians, clinical researchers, manager and/or P.I. to assist in study operations. This position includes many of the basic tasks of the clinical research process, such as entering data, conducting literature searches, conducting focus groups etc. You will report to the Senior Clinical Manger of SCAN as well as the Primary Investigator. The current projects focus on Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), Disordered Eating, Contraception, Nutritional Neglect & CSVT Studies.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Contribute to research aimed at staff health and psychological well-being, improved patient care models and patient outcomes
- Literature reviews
- Data collection
- Data cleaning and management
- Qualitative interviews, focus groups
- Post-secondary degree in sciences, social sciences or a health-related discipline. Previous research experience is preferred.
- Function independently yet collaboratively within a team.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills.
- Understanding and effective demonstration of a trauma-informed care approach
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet and MEDLINE searches).
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
- This position is eligible to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). You can learn more about HOOPP's plan features by reviewing The HOOPP Handbook.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply. This person will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to conduct research focused on children and youth who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing sex trafficking and the clinicians who support their care. They will engage in the research process supporting a diverse population of children, youth, and families using a healing-focused, trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive approach that evaluates the impact of clinical services.
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
