Clinical Research Nurse at Synexus Clinical Research Ltd

Clinical Research Nurse

Do you want to work for a leading multinational organisation, renowned throughout the industry for its meteoric rise to success and dependability to deliver on global contracts across multiple therapeutic areas and phases?. Are you looking to play an integral role in the future of medicine across the globe? If so, this may be the opportunity for you!. We are currently recruiting a Clinical Research Nurse for our clinical site in Stanza Bopape, Pretoria.

The Clinical Research Nurse /Study Coordinator Is Responsible For

• Participating in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment
• Providing best practices and highest standards for patients’ engagement at the site
• Initiating and managing Protocol required activities and procedures according to ICH/GCP guidelines
• The execution of clinical trials related duties on global, local and HVTN related studies for Synexus

Key responsibilities for the Clinical Research Nurse/Study Coordinator are as follows:

• Execution of clinical trials as delegated
• Registered and participating in where applicable in other Synexus studies.
• Study procedures according to the protocol
• Data collection in source notes and completion of CFRs/eCRFs
• General administration related to clinical trials e.g. completion of source notes and CRF and booking of patient visits.
• Liaising with external clients e.g. monitors and inspectors
• Liaising with central labs as well as management of results as required
• Patient tracking systems maintenance and providing metrics to CTM’s
• Assist with maintenance of medical equipment
• Ensure study specific supplies are ordered in time and that adequate stock is available
• Assistance with checking/re-stocking of emergency trolley
• Preparing for monitors visit/audits.
• Performing examinations including: vital signs, height, weight, ECG, spirometry
• Phlebotomy trained and able to collect blood samples as per protocol
• Collection and labelling of samples as per protocol
• Provide education to patients on how to complete protocol required activities where necessary
• Monitoring of patients.
• Assist with temperature controlling and monitoring of laboratory and kit room equipment and fridges
• Assist with preparation of lab kits, sample processing, ordering lab supplies when required

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will require the following skills and experience:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) to practise
• At least 1-year experience working as a Clinical Research Nurse/Study Coordinator
• Clinical skills competency and laboratory processing competency
• Ability to manage multiple research studies with minimum supervision
• Awareness of research governance issues, an understanding of the research process
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated, energetic and able to work under high pressure
• Ability to work to strict timelines and follow procedure instructions exactly
• Able to align activities to reach weekly and monthly targets on studies
• Able to understand and communicate well in in English. – written and spoken language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with peers
• Computer skills: Good skills in Email, Excel and Word to complete tasks and keep logs as needed.

Closing Date: 04/12/2020