The Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation (NAHRKT) department is a hub of innovation and excellence in interprofessional research and knowledge mobilization. Our aim is to drive evidence-informed improvements in healthcare, leading to better patient outcomes and enhanced system performance.

Our team, comprising skilled nurses and allied health professionals, brings unique perspectives shaped by extensive practice expertise. This diversity in thought and approach enriches our research, steering it towards addressing relevant and meaningful health-related problems. Positioned at the crucial nexus of science, practice, and policy, we maximize our impact by fostering collaboration between researchers and decision-makers to tackle complex health challenges effectively.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At the Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department, we uphold a commitment to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusivity are integral to advancing scientific inquiry and improving healthcare outcomes. We believe that a workforce diverse in race, gender, background, and thought is crucial to our mission. Therefore, we actively seek and warmly welcome candidates from a broad spectrum of identities and experiences, ensuring all employees have equal opportunities for professional growth. Our policies are designed to support an inclusive culture that encourages varied perspectives and equal advancement without regard to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any criminal conviction unrelated to employment.
 

Join us and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare through cutting-edge research and transformative knowledge translation.

 

Current Opportunities

Research Program Manager, Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation

BC Cancer - Vancouver

This position is in the BC Cancer Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department. https://www.bccrc.ca/dept/nahr/ 

The Research Program Manager collaborates with and brings researchers and partners together and facilitates the research process by assisting with the articulation of research plans, performing background research, structuring proposals and budgets and ensuring timelines are met.  Major responsibilities include providing assistance in the recruitment process of research support personnel, the preparation of grant applications, facilitating collaborations between investigators, the preparation of ethical review applications, reviewing protocols and agreements for ethical integrity and accuracy and managing regulatory documentation around the study approval and renewal process as appropriate. 

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Research Program Manager, Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation - BC Cancer Vancouver

Research Nurse, Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation

BC Cancer - Vancouver

This position is in the BC Cancer Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department. https://www.bccrc.ca/dept/nahr/ 

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Nurse will support a research study focused on virtual care in oncology. The RN will work with patients and healthcare providers and to pilot test a virtual nurse-led intervention program.


The Research Nurse has principal responsibility for the coordination of the study interventions, nursing care, monitoring, clinical assessment, and education of patients participating in the assigned clinical trials. The Research Nurse has formal responsibility for advising or teaching nursing staff in clinic and treatment areas on specialized theory and practice related to study activities. The Research Nurse is responsible for translating new knowledge into nursing practices and standards of care to improve and advance care across BC Cancer.

Reach out to research.kt@bccancer.bc.ca if you are interested in this position.

Research Nurse

BC Cancer - Provincial

This position is in the BC Cancer Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department. https://www.bccrc.ca/dept/nahr/ 

The Research Nurse has principal responsibility for the coordination of the study interventions, nursing care, monitoring, clinical assessment, and education of patients participating in the assigned clinical trials.  The Research Nurse has formal responsibility for advising or teaching nursing staff in clinic and treatment areas on specialized theory and practice related to study activities. The Research Nurse is responsible for translating new knowledge into nursing practices and standards of care to improve and advance care across BC Cancer.

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Research Nurse- BC Cancer Provincial at PHSA

Clinical Nurse Specialist

BC Cancer - Victoria

BC Cancer is implementing a strategy to ensure the optimization, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) roles. These roles are essential for advancing health equity and delivering accessible, high-quality, specialized cancer care. Join our collaborative and innovative provincial team of CNSs as we continue to transform and improve cancer care across BC. This regional role is one of two positions available based out of BC Cancer - Victoria and will focus on supporting clinical care and health system needs for people diagnosed with cancer.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation - BC Cancer -Victoria

Clinical Nurse Specialist

BC Cancer - Centre for the North

Join our collaborative and innovative provincial team of CNSs as we continue to transform and improve cancer care across BC. This regional role, based out of the Centre for the North, will focus on supporting clinical care and health system needs for people diagnosed with cancer through virtual nursing-led models of care.

View and apply to the full job posting on the PHSA Careers site

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