Research Enrolled Nurse (12 Months Fixed Term Contract Wits Health Consortium)

Ajpersonnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research organization in Gauteng is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to coordinate participant evaluations in clinical trials. The role includes assessing cardiac illnesses, recruiting participants, and assisting medical staff. Candidates must be registered with the South African Nursing Council and have at least 2 years of research experience. This is a contract position with the potential for a rewarding career in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Research Field as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Ability to draw and process blood samples.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evaluation of recruited participants in studies.
• Assess and recognize cardiac illnesses in clinical trial participants.
• Recruit participants as per protocol for clinical trials.
• Assist study doctors and nurses in performing study activities.
• Follow up on participants and study-related activities.

Skills

Clinical Research

FDA Regulations

Data Collection

GCP

Infusion Experience

Phlebotomy

Clinical Trials

Pediatrics Experience

Qualitative Research Interviewing

Research Experience

Nursing

Epic

Education

Grade 12

Qualified as an Enrolled Nurse

Good Clinical Practice Certificate

Job description

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences

WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives

In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Main purpose of the job

To coordinate evaluation of recruited participants in the different studies and assist other nurses in their daily work

Location

Bara Cardiology Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital Department of Cardiology Soweto

Key performance areas

To do study related duties as specified by the protocol

To assess and recognize cardiac illnesses in participants for clinical trials

To recruit participants as per protocol for clinical trials

To assist study DR and other nurses in performing study activities

Follow-up participants and study related activities at study visits

Collect specimens and process specimens for collection by couriers

To complete study documents accurately and timeously

Communicate routinely as needed to the study coordinator and Principal investigator regarding clinical management of subjects

Attend and resolve queries that are generated by data management staff

Do proper filing of results and any other study related documents in the relevant assigned place

Follow up of patients and scheduling of appointments

Required minimum education and training

Grade 12

Qualified as an Enrolled Nurse

Good Clinical Practice Certificate will be advantageous

Computer skills advantageous

Relevant research experience

Professional Body Registration

Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse

Required minimum work experience

2 years Experience in a Research Field as an Enrolled Nurse

Ability to draw and process blood samples

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities

Ability to lead and work independently as well as be part of a multidisciplinary team

A friendly informal attitude with excellent people skills

Ability to speak in local languages

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to adapt to changing environment within the project needs

TO APPLY

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

Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions

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However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market

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

Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates

Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful

Closing date: 06 October

Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Employment Equity

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

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

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

Key Skills

Clinical Research, FDA Regulations, Data Collection, GCP, Infusion Experience, Phlebotomy, Clinical Trials, Pediatrics Experience, Qualitative Research Interviewing, Research Experience, Nursing, Epic

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1