Research Nurse

A Healthcare Company who is passionate about providing Clinical Care to HIV positive adults, children and adolescents is currently looking for a dynamic and driven Research Nurse based in Johannesburg

To provide best practice data collection, clinical assessments, collection of specimens and care according to protocols and to provide pre-and post test HIV counseling.

Education, Training and Experience

• Diploma in General Nursing.
• South African Nursing Council (SANC) registered
• Diploma in Primary Health Care or similar will be an advantage.
• Certification in good clinical practice.
• Experience in a research environment
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols.
• Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality.
• Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Self motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Respectful with sound work ethic.

Key performance areas

• Inform participants about the study.
• Screen potential participants and obtain informed consent according to SOPs.
• Administer study questionnaires / interviews
• Conduct pre and post HIV test Counseling
• Draw blood from participants and send samples or specimens to laboratory.
• Conduct physical examinations.
• Perform HIV bedside tests
• Inform participants of test results.
• Provide appropriate health education and adherence counseling where necessary.
• Refer participants to alternative care if necessary.
• Clean and sterilize all used equipment.
• Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs.
• Maintain full clinical records for all participants.
• Maintain an inventory register of drug stocks, disposables needed in the study and laboratory samples.
• Perform sample related activities such as labeling, storage and collection
• Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities.
• Quality control CRFs and other study documents.
• Control and order of drugs and other consumable stock

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants, who have not been contacted within 2 - 3 weeks of the closing date, should assume that their application has not been successful.
SM Placements is an equal opportunity employer.