Professional Nurse at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte

• Helping to manage the implementation of the trials;
• Assisting with the clinical evaluation of participants (infants and their mothers, and children);
• Taking blood samples (including from infants and children), placing intravenous canulas and performing clinical assessments (e.g. weighing, measuring, and checking vital signs);
• Completing data collection forms, including questionnaires;
• Recording essential data on the relevant forms meticulously and on time;
• Maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Maintaining clear communication channels with the study team and routine clinic staff;
• Performing TB examinations, e.g. by obtaining sputum samples and gastric aspirates;
• Performing ECGs on babies and young children;
• Vaccinating babies if required.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A nursing qualification and registration with the South African Nursing Council;
• At least two years’ clinical paediatric or equivalent research experience, including performing phlebotomies;
• Fluency in writing, reading and speaking English;
• The ability to work with young children and babies;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a multidisciplinary team;
• A punctual, well organised and responsible work ethic;
• Basic computer literacy;
• The willingness to work in townships should the project require it;
• The willingness to work flexible work hours should the project require it;
• A valid driver’s licence.

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Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• GCP training and certification;
• Proficiency in isiXhosa or Afrikaans (or both).

Closing Date: 30-Nov-2021

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