Research Nurse (Tembisa) at The Aurum Institute

Description
Provide Clinical Services:

• Conduct of abbreviated medical history during follow-up
• Physical examination of participants, including pap smears, pelvic, genital and rectal examinations
• Drawing of blood and collection of mucosal specimens
• Conduct and provision of contraception/counselling
• Monitor vital signs and ongoing pre-existing conditions
• Manage participants as per protocol
• Referral of participants to clinicians for further investigations
• Follow-up of adverse events and concomitant medication in conjunction with the research clinician

Participant management:

• Screening of volunteers and potential study participants from target populations
• Obtain and accurately document informed consent from volunteers if needed
• Administration of behavioural questionnaires
• Complete case report and data collection forms
• Perform daily quality checks and data corrections
• Continuous monitoring of trail participants to ensure timeous reports on safety.

Requirements

Qualification / Professional Membership

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Diploma in Primary Health Care /Community Nursing
• Registration with South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse
• Research and GCP certificate an advantage
• Knowledge & understanding of treatment, care & management of HIV Covid 19, TB and STIs. 

Experience:

• At least 1 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS, Covid 19, TB and STI’s
• Experience in MS office package
• Attributes
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Excellence
• Results Driven
• Teamwork
• Ethical
• Confidentiality
• Empathy
• Deadline oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Proactive