Research Nurse

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