Research Nurse - Temporary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,414,000 - 1,747,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a qualified nurse to perform clinical procedures for research participants according to protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice. The role includes conducting observations, assisting with study procedures, and supporting laboratory and study administration tasks.

Required are a nursing degree or diploma, 2-3 years of nursing experience, and SANC registration.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• 2-3 years nursing experience.
• SANC registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical observations and procedures as required by protocols and on request from medical staff and study coordinator.
• Assist Medical Officer or other clinical staff with study procedures and maintain equipment.
• Oversee participant visits, screenings, enrolment and follow-up per protocol.
• Laboratory support: manage samples and maintain cold chain temperatures.
• Support study administration and ensure proper documentation and training.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The main purpose of this position is to perform clinical procedures on research participants according to protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice.

Responsibilities

Clinical Procedures

• Perform all clinical observations and procedures as required by research protocols and on request from medical officer/study coordinator (e.g. draw blood, swabs, vital signs, infusions, injections, operating and manage infusion pumps etc.)
• Refer all related queries to medical staff and study coordinator
• Assist Medical Officer or other clinical staff with all study procedures as requested
• Ensure all clinical areas and equipment are maintained in good order, check/ensure beds have clean linen etc.
• Check Medical waste boxes and bins and arrange collection thereof
• Provide participants with advice and guidance on basic medical conditions
• Assist with triage of participants with possible Adverse Events or Expedited Adverse Events

Protocol Specific Procedures

• Oversee participant visits and ensure participants move through all study procedures efficiently
• Manage the scheduled screening, consenting, enrolment and follow-up of participants including home visits if required
• Perform participant interviews and counselling as per protocol requirements
• Contact referral agencies where applicable to assist in recruiting the correct patients
• Complete all protocol and sponsor required training
• Laboratory facility maintenance

Laboratory Support

• Manage samples (or liaise with the Laboratory Technician) and arrange collection by the appropriate laboratory as per protocol requirements
• Maintain and record cold chain temperatures
• Assist laboratory staff with testing procedures ( HIV, Pregnancy, urine) and quality control when required

Study Administration

• Manage samples (or liaise with the Laboratory Technician) and arrange collection by the appropriate laboratory as per protocol requirements
• Maintain and record cold chain temperatures
• Assist laboratory staff with testing procedures ( HIV, Pregnancy, urine) and quality control when required

Qualifications

Education, Certification, Qualifications and Experience Needed

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• 2-3 years nursing experience
• SANC registration

Competencies / Job Specifications Required to do the Job

• Fully computer literate, planning and organizational skills, strong communication skills
• Phlebotomy, all types of sample collection, vital signs, standard nursing care
• Source document completion
• Client service
• Task related knowledge and skill
• Communication
• Facilitating change
• Open to learning
• Result focused
• People management
• Safety awareness
• Stress tolerant
• Teamwork
• Building interpersonal relationships
• Computer skills
• Basic laboratory equipment maintenance
• Good technical skills

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