Professional Nurse needed immediately: APPLY NOW

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 cannulas 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.

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;
A valid driver’’s licence;
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 and availability to work flexible work hours should the project require it.

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

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Source: Indeed