Executives Placements Research Nurse (Day/night Shift Work) Jobs in South Africa

Executives Placements Research Nurse (Day/night Shift Work) Jobs in South Africa


Main purpose of the Job

  • To provide best practice data collection, clinical assessments, collection of specimens and care, according to protocols and to provide pre- and post-test HIV counselling
    Location

  • Hillbrow – Shandukani Research Centre

    Key performance areas

  • Inform participants about the study

  • Obtain informed consent according to SOPs

  • Draw blood, cord blood from participants, process samples as required and send samples/specimens to laboratory OR ensure they are properly stored

  • Obtain vital signs and conduct special investigations e.g. ECG, Rapids, etc.

  • Conduct pre and post-HIV test Counselling (if needed)

  • Administer study questionnaires/interviews

  • Antenatal and postnatal counseling

  • Inform participants of test results, as required

  • Provide appropriate health education and counseling where necessary

  • Refer participants to alternative care if necessary

  • Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs

  • Completion of source documents accurately and in a timely manner

  • Maintain full clinical records for all participants

  • Maintain an adequate inventory of laboratory samples (both electronic and hard copy, as required)

  • Perform sample related activities such as but not limited to labeling, storage, collection and completion of DCF’s

  • Compile relevant reports
    and feedback on all activities

  • Quality control study documents

  • Good administrative skills together with
  • working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Maternity Case Records data abstraction on Redcap

  • Birth Register Capturing on Redcap

  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management

  • Follow through to ensure that the quality and productivity standards of your own work are consistently and accurately maintained

  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

  • Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings

    Required Minimum Education and Training

  • Diploma in General Nursing (3 years)

  • Midwifery

  • Valid driver’s license

    Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Diploma in Primary Health Care or similar will be an advantage

  • Certification and in Experience in paediatrics

  • Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols

  • Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality

  • Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

  • Self-motivated

    Required minimum work experience

  • Minimum 1-year nursing experience in HIV

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Executives Placements Research Nurse (Day/night Shift Work) Jobs in South Africa

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