Work Description
The Research Nurse performs clinical procedures and administers processes essential to continually improving standards of patient care according to professional protocol.
Technical Work Responsibilities
- Provide Clinical tasks
- Research-related tasks
- Administrative duties
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
- Review and assess data collected
- Collaborate with investigators
- Screen and recruit subjects for clinical studies
Education
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or 3 year Diploma in Nursing
- Registration with South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse
Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in PHC, HIV/Aids, TB, PMTCT and STI
- 2 months’ experience in MS Office package
- Experience in Contraceptive counselling
- Experience in STI syndrome management
- Experience in Clinical Research (preferred)
- Experience in Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) provision (preferred)
Requirements
- Own car
- Valid Driver’s license
- Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of Legislation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Provider initiated counselling
- Good phlebotomy skills
- Study protocol
- Research methodology
- Intermediate computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics etc.
Please Note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development
Closing date 19 September 2024
