Closing Date: September 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
The Department of Nursing & Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus is part of the Faculty of Science, Applied Science, and Engineering. The Department offers four-year degrees in nursing, allied health programs, along with a bridging program for licensed practical nurses to Bachelor of Nursing. The Department has a number of active programs of research, including a trans-Atlantic research program related to long-term care.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time | Term Ending August 2026 | Saint John | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the project.
- Ability to travel provincially.
Salary Range: $59,361 - $77,168 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Manager oversees the New Brunswick arm of an Atlantic Canada study focusing on long-term care staff. This position works collaboratively with managers in the Atlantic Provinces.
- Develop protocols for study (recruitment, data collection, analysis).
- Develop subgrants to compensate participating Nursing Homes.
- Establish Standard Operating Procures related to the study.
- Conduct unit reconciliation for participating homes.
- Submit Research Ethics Applications & secure all necessary approvals.
- Liaise with custodians of interRAI data to request and transfer interRAI data from participating homes.
- Implement and execute a knowledge transfer plan.
- Assist with hiring of field coordinators and Research Assistants.
- Develop and provide orientation for Research Assistants.
- Oversee team progress to meet goals.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of Research Assistants.
- Provide ongoing support to Research Assistants.
- Organize and lead team meetings.
- Oversee site logistics, agreements, and payments.
- Manage data collection implementation (scheduling, tracking).
WHAT YOU BRING
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Up to 5 years progressively responsible experience in managerial roles, with knowledge of the research process, health care environments, and large data sets.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Verbal and written proficiency in both French and English is an asset.
- Excellent research skills.
- Ability to design interview questions and surveys, recruit participants, administer surveys, conduct interviews, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, succinctly summarize results, and communicate findings.
- Strong project management skills, excellent organizational skills, time management skills to meet deadlines and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Familiarity with online communication platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and proficient using survey and research software.
- Knowledge of long-term care and human resource management.
WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
