Research Nurse

SD Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Research Nurse for an esteemed NPO client. This position involves performing essential nursing functions in a research environment, such as client counselling, testing, and data management. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a passion for working with diverse youth communities.

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a research nurse.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

Responsibilities

• Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients.
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality.
• Performing HIV and pregnancy testing.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Excellent interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Stress tolerance

Resource management

Education

Nursing Degree or Diploma

GCP (Good Clinical Practice) Certificate

Nimaart training

Tools

Ms Office

Job description

SD Recruitment is looking for a Research Nurse for one of our NPO clients on a contract basis.

• Location - Phillippi Village
• Working Hours - Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm (Additional weekends as need be)
• Start Date - ASAP

The research nurse will be responsible for day to day nursing functions within a research-related environment.

Requirements:

• Nursing Degree or Diploma and Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a research nurse
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice) Certificate
• Nimaart trained
• At least 2 years nursing experience
• Knowledge of study protocol / regulations
• Knowledge of HIV, and Sexually transmitted infections
• Excellent Computer literacy (Ms Office)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Language proficiency in Xhosa and English
• Flexible working hours including weekends as required
• Ability to work harmoniously with youth of diverse backgrounds and sexual orientation.
• Client focused
• Administration skills
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• Attention to detail
• Decision making skills
• Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Planning and organising skills
• Stress tolerance
• Resource management

Advantageous:

• At least one-year research experience
• HSP (Human Subjects Protection) certification
• Previous work experience in HIV research, sexual health, or with adolescents
• A working knowledge of an adolescent friendly clinical environment would be advantageous
• Drivers licence code 08 will be an advantage

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Responsibilities

• Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients regardless of age, race, gender or HIV status
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality
• Providing pre- and post-test counselling, as well as risk reduction counselling, for clients
• HIV testing
• Pregnancy testing
• Obtaining blood and urine samples, labelling and request relevant test
• Performing other client care procedures as required
• Entering data on electronic device.
• Communicating with clinics and other NGOs
• Assist with quality Control (QC) checks