Research Nurse at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• 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