Donor Care Officer

South African National Blood Service; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Registered Professional Nurse to join their team in providing life-saving blood collection services. This role involves managing donor interactions, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and performing essential nursing duties during blood drives. You'll play a crucial part in educating donors, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe environment for all participants. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to make a significant impact in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your skills and dedication to saving lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Knowledge of SANBS policies and blood transfusion standards.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and manages donor relations during drives.
• Ensures compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Conducts assessments and provides post-donation care.

Skills

Registered Professional Nursing

Customer Service

First Aid / CPR

Stakeholder Management

Education

Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Sciences

Code B or EB Manual driver's license

Tools

Blood Collection Equipment

Donor Documentation Systems

Job description

Job category : Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Contract : Permanent

Business Unit : Durban North Mobile 2

Remuneration : R ,.00

EE position : Yes

Introduction: The position is to collect quality safe blood and blood products according to specific targets set per blood drive (fixed or mobile).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manages cost per unit for both whole blood and specialised collections within agreed blood drive / donor centre target by determining, packing and loading the consumables for blood drive / donor centre as per the target.
2. Maintains and validates equipment to ensure that repairs are done timeously.
3. Reports increases / decreases in consumable usage to the Clinic Supervisor as well as discrepancies in consumable stock deliveries.
4. Manages stakeholder relations at the blood drive and / or donor centre.
5. Welcomes donors by greeting them as they enter the blood drive, assists with and / or guides them to the registration table.
6. Asks donors to read pamphlets / posters before medical assessment.
7. Helps donors to complete donor forms and clarifies any queries they might have.
8. Addresses and / or reports all complaints to the in-charge before or by the end of the shift.
9. Ensures that customer needs and priorities are understood at all times.
10. Coaches team on customer service through discussion of the root cause of complaints, compliments, and queries.
11. Collects whole blood and / or apheresis units to meet assigned target.
12. Assists team packing and off-loading the vehicle at the venue efficiently and effectively.
13. Assists with setting up the blood drive in time for the arrival of donors.
14. Completes donor documentation and assessment procedure courteously, effectively, and efficiently according to relevant standard operating procedure.
15. Assists with identification and registration of donor according to relevant guideline, and checks the donor form for completeness.
16. Assists with recruitment and booking of whole blood and specialised donors to ensure team meets target.
17. Conducts basic physical checks on donors as per the SOP, captures all relevant information, and reports any deviation to the person in charge of the clinic.
18. Documents results of all basic physical checks on relevant record sheets / Donor Questionnaires.
19. Informs clinic supervisor or designated deputy of all irregularities immediately.
20. Conducts confidential assessment (risk behaviour interview) with potential donors.
21. Educates donors on high-risk behaviour.
22. Prepares blood pack with the scale to ensure that the correct volume of blood is collected.
23. Prepares for phlebotomy section and carries out phlebotomy as per the relevant SOP including donor care and education.
24. Cares for donor during donation including providing refreshments and education.
25. Initiates treatment in emergencies (First Aid / CPR) with the help of the in-charge / SANBS Medical Lead Consultant pending arrival of emergency personnel.
26. Completes all documentation post-donation and any additional reports / information as required.
27. Provides post-donation care and advice.
28. Performs Clinic Supervisor duties, roles and responsibilities, according to that job description for that particular time or clinic as per operational requirements.
29. Maintains regular two-way communication by attending and participating in monthly staff meetings on matters such as strategy; values; team building; policy changes; SOPs to ensure understanding.
30. Assists the Clinic Supervisor in analysing training needs for the unit and manages staff competency through observation on relevant policies and procedures, including completion of relevant CPD's and POE's.
31. Maintains and keeps updated staff and equipment files as per relevant policies and procedures.
32. Oversees the application of all relevant policies and procedures in the unit as per the SHEQ and Operational policies and procedures.
33. Manages medical waste by ensuring that all waste generated during the blood drive is discarded as per the SOP.
34. Maintains a safe environment by ensuring that safety procedures are followed as per SOP.

Education:

Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Sciences. Code B or EB Manual driver's license.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

2 years Registered Professional Nursing experience.

Other (Knowledge and Skills):

Relevant SANBS policies and procedures. Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in SA.