Research Nurse

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in South Africa is looking for a Research Nurse to manage and coordinate clinical study participants in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and 2 to 5 years' experience in clinical research, particularly in paediatrics. Responsibilities include screening participants, managing study logs, and performing clinical procedures. This is a contract-based position with a 40-hour workweek, offering the opportunity to contribute to important research in Allergy, Immunology, and Dermatology.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience in clinical research on multiple projects.
• Valid Drivers License essential.
• Keen interest in Research, particularly Allergy, Immunology, and Dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Management and coordination of study participants.
• Screen participants for inclusion into studies.
• Perform all delegated study procedures such as vital signs and ECGs.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Paediatrics experience

Good Clinical Practice Certification

Computer Literacy

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate / Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Job description

Minimum Requirements : Certificate / Degree / Diploma in General Nursing2 - 5 years experience in clinical research on multiple projectsPrior working experience in Paediatrics (or baby clinic)Good Clinical Practice Certification (advantageous)Keen interest in Research (particularly Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology)Computer Literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic Data Management systems, email, internet)Valid Drivers License (essential)Fluency in English and a second language (Afrikaans and / or isiXhosa)Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) : Management / Co-ordination of study participants Screen participants for inclusion into studies using specified inclusion criteria Scheduling of participants for clinical examination and follow up (telephone and community visits) Perform all delegated study procedures, i.e. vital signs, electrocardiographys (ECGs), collect laboratory and pharmacokinetic (PK) biological specimens Prepare laboratory specimens for shipping or transporting to laboratory Management of participant records : maintain, retrieve and file according to study visits.

This includes laboratory and procedure results Maintain applicable study logs (screening, enrolment, participant confidential identification log, AE tracking, etc.) Oversee all trial related activities for sites at both UCT Lung institute and Tertiary Cape hospitals where the unit operations Interface with non-study routine clinical and nursing staff in hospitals Study-related data capture and management Perform phlebotomy procedures and insertion of peripheral IV lines (if a nursing applicant) Assist with clinic duties in the Allergy Clinic Additional Information : Contract Based Working hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Position based in Mowbray, Cape Town This is an open-ended advertisement, as we seek to establish a comprehensive database of potential candidates. We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for the potential Research Nurse role within our organization. The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd POPIA STATEMENT Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of will be processed.

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• Please Note : This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.