Enrolled Nurse (x3 - Labour Ward - Wits VIDA)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD)
• Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To enroll relevant participants, collect samples and abstract medical records

• VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital LABOUR WARD

• Please note that these roles involve shift work, including working nights, weekends and public holidays

• Screen patient files and identify potential patients for clinical study
• Do three-hourly rounds in Obstetrics High Care to identify eligible participants
• Do regular rounds in labour ward admissions, first stage, second stage and theatre to identify eligible participants
• Enrol participants by informing them about the study and obtain informed consent according to SOPs
• Complete relevant study documentation / questionnaires and checklists
• To ensure all eligible participants are approached

• Draw the necessary cord bloods, maternal bloods and vaginal/ rectal swabs and breastmilk from patients and send samples or specimens to laboratory in accordance with study SOPs
• To assist mothers with expressing breastmilk
• To ensure all cord blood is collected
• Report any adverse event to Study Coordinators or Medical Officers
• Prepare sample packs (maternal packs, vaginal swabs, blood sample holders etc.) on a daily basis and ensure that the correct packs are used to collect the specimens

• Collect required data from participant medical records
• Record and maintain recruitment plans, including screening and enrolment logs on a daily basis
• To keep online enrolment updated at real time
• Complete and file all relevant documentation
• Scan relevant source documents and ensure they are uploaded timeously
• Report on stats of participants recruited on a daily basis in the study handover book
• Shift handovers must be done in conjunction with the receiving shift leader and completed in the handover book before the start of each new shift
• Attend to data queries and resolve them accordingly

• Ensure all customer interaction (both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level
• Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings

• Enrolled Nurse Certificate (2 years) (SANC registration)
• Demonstrable experience working in Midwifery or with Ante-natal clinics or programmes

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in clinical research

• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience working in a research and labour ward environment
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
• Tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Pro-active and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 10 June 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
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• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position