Senior Research Nurse (2 Positions): Neonatal Infection Research (Post Level 9) - Ref. TGB08/152/0626 at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte

• Working closely with the neonatal research doctors and other investigators on the studies.
• Identifying, screening, obtaining consent and enrolling eligible participants for the neonatal infection studies.
• Preparing and administering intravenous trial antibiotics to babies.
• Collecting, recording and capturing study data and medical information according to study guidelines.
• Following up enrolled patients until hospital discharge and/or contacting them telephonically following hospital discharge.
• Organising and curating study records and data.
• Providing weekly updates on new study recruits and follow-up statistics.
• Assisting with reporting of adverse events to HREC and SAHPRA.
• General research administration.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Professional Nurse with a degree/diploma in nursing.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• At least two years' experience in neonatology and administering intravenous antibiotics to neonates (essential).
• Experience with the administration of intravenous antibiotics to neonates in the past five years.
• The ability to place intravenous cannulae in neonates.
• Willingness to work on a shift schedule (specifically nightshifts), including weekends as needed.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good administrative skills and experience.
• An interest and/or experience in clinical research;
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new research and data management skills.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• GCP certificate.
• Basic life support (BLS) certificate.
• The ability to communicate in isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans.
• Clinical research experience.

Closing Date: 22-Jun-2026