Enrolled Nurses (x3 - Phlebotomy - Wits PHRU)

JustTheJob.co.za; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health research unit in Soweto seeks Enrolled Nurses to assist in clinical duties. Candidates must have a valid nurse qualification, experience in phlebotomy, and a strong commitment to good clinical practice. This position requires multitasking and independent work in a research environment. The role is critical for ensuring the success of participant recruitment and adherence to study protocols.

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council.
• 2 years post Nursing qualification experience is required.
• 2 years research experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in GCP and SOP adherence.
• Conduct specimen collections and perform phlebotomy.
• Educate participants regarding project aims and information.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Good Clinical Practice

Computer Literacy

Multitasking

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Matric

Job description

Enrolled Nurses (x3 - Phlebotomy - Wits PHRU) - Soweto

Job Description

Main purpose of the job :

To assist the registered nurse/s in performance of their duties ensuring GCP and SOP adherence

Location :

PHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto - Johannesburg

Key performance areas :

Recruit participants in the general medicine wards

Ensure that screening, consenting and enrolment of participants take place in line with project protocol

Pre and post-test HIV counselling of PLWH if required

Specimen collections and storage as per protocol and ensure lab request forms are adequately completed and chain of custody documents filled

Check vital signs on all participants and record vital signs and observations of participant in the source document / Case Report Form

Conduct Phlebotomy according to protocol (study specific)

Complete Case Referral Form at the time of participant visit for each participant visit as per CRF guidelines

Track all consented and get outcome of admission and track all “lost to follow ups” participants by means of telephone, or home visit

Ensure that Case Referral Forms are filed in participant files daily basis and data is captured on database

Respond to queries generated within acceptable time frame

Call participants who have abnormal test results and arrange for visit

Educate participants regarding project aims and information

Ensure Petty Cash management as per internal policy from collection, dispensing, completion of forms, reconciling and return of unused cash and obtaining signatures for requisition forms

Must be able to work independently

Liaise with Study Coordinator and PI

Required minimum education and training :

Matric

Qualified as an Enrolled Nurse

Valid Driver’s License with PDP

Required minimum work experience :

2 years post Nursing qualification experience

2 years research experience

Phlebotomy

Professional body registration :

Registered with the South African Nursing Council

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :

Previous experience working in the wards of a general hospital

Able to multitask and thrive within normal working conditions

Ability to conduct study processes and ability to work under pressure

Good Clinical Practice / Human Subject Protection Certificate

Computer Literacy

Apply consistency to research and GCP practices

TO APPLY :

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.

Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.

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The closing date for all applications : 25 February 2025.

Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note :

AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.

Company Description

The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996. The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation, and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children.

In recent years, the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.