Research Nurse x 2 (6 Months Fixed Term Contract - Wits RHI)

AJ Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Personnel is recruiting for a Clinical Research Nurse to support TB-related studies at the Wits RHI Research Centre in Hillbrow. The role requires administering study procedures, consent, and data capture while ensuring participant safety.

Minimum Diploma in General Nursing with 2 years of clinical research experience is preferred; night shifts and rotations are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Diploma in General Nursing (3 years).
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience within a clinical research environment, preferably TB management.
• Experience with maternal, neonatal and paediatric participants is an advantage.
• IPC knowledge and adherence to protocols are beneficial.
• Willing to work rotational 12-hour shifts, including night shifts, when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, enrolment and follow-up visits.
• Obtain informed consent according to SOPs and ethics guidelines.
• Monitor participant safety and report adverse events promptly.
• Collect vital signs and conduct protocol-specific investigations.
• Perform blood draws and process samples for lab analysis.
• Administer study questionnaires and communicate test results to participants.
• Maintain clinical records and study documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth study operations.

Skills

Clinical Research

TB Management

Participant Safety

Documentation

Education

Diploma in General Nursing (3 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To conduct day-to-day study related activities with our Clinical Research team in the Tuberculous (TB) ward
• Implement research protocols, ensuring Participant safety, and maintaining high-quality data collection in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards

Location:

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)

Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate and conduct participant recruitment, screening, enrolment, and follow-up visits
• Obtain informed consent according to SOP's and ethical guidelines
• Monitor participant safety, report adverse events promptly, and refer participants to specialist care when required
• Collect vital signs and conduct study-specific clinical investigations e.g., sputum collections, etc.
• Conduct blood draws and process samples as required and send to the laboratory
• Administer study questionnaires as required
• Inform Participants of test results, as required
• Provide appropriate health education and counselling where necessary
• Take responsibility for the Emergency Contact Research cell phone, during delegated time
• Ensure labs are printed, converted, graded, and reviewed by an Investigator prior to CRF completion, according to SOP's
• Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRF's
• Maintain full clinical records for all participants
• Maintain an inventory of laboratory samples
• Perform sample related activities such as but not limited to labelling, storage, collection, and completion of DCF’s
• Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Maintain accurate and timely study documentation and case report forms
• Monitor participant safety and report adverse events promptly
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth study operations

Required Minimum Education and Training:

• Diploma in General Nursing (3 years)

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience within a clinical research environment, preferably with TB management experience

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities:

• Working experience with Maternal, Neonatal, and Paediatric Participants will be an advantage
• Product adherence counselling for participants is also an advantage
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices in high-risk clinical environments
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
• Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Good administrative skills, together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Sound work ethic and good self-management skills
• Willing to work on a rotational shift basis (12 hours), which will include night shift when required

Please note:

• 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 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium