Research Nurse
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation · Western Cape
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- Diploma or Degree in Nursing and Registration with the South African Nursing Council SANC as a Registered Nurse
- At least 2-3 years nursing experience
- Valid GCP certification
- Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express
- Ability to build interpersonal relationships
- Strong planning and organising skills
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
- Ability to work harmoniously with people of diverse backgrounds and sexuality
- Client-focused
- Strong administration skills
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining strict client confidentiality
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends
Responsibilities
- Perform all clinical observations and procedures as required by research protocols and on request from medical officer/study coordinator eg draw blood, swabs, vital signs, infusions, injections, IUCD or implanon insertions if certified , 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
- 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
- Maintain and record cold chain temperatures
- Assist laboratory staff with testing procedures HIV, Pregnancy, urine and quality control when required
- Ensure that all samples are collected by the respective laboratories before close of business and leaving the site
- Assist Study Coordinators in clinic functions and administrative tasks i.e. administrative tasks includes QC of files, filing of results ,calling of patients etc.
- Transcribe research data into case report forms as needed
- Inform Study Coordinators of daily clinic progress
- Participate in conference calls, meetings and training when required
- Assist in inventory, ordering and equipment management