Research Nurse

SUMMARY:
The Allergy and Immunology Unit (AIU), based at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za),
requires applications for a RESEARCH NURSE* on a Fixed Term Contract.
 
The Allergy and Immunology Unit was established in 2000 to provide state of the art clinical and laboratory services for the diagnosis and management of allergic and immune-based diseased, with a mission to transform lives of patients through innovate science and compassionate care.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate / Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• 2 - 5 years’ experience in clinical research on multiple projects
• Prior working experience in Paediatrics (or baby clinic)
• Good Clinical Practice Certification (advantageous)
• Keen interest in Research (particularly Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology)
• Computer Literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic Data Management systems, email, internet)
• Valid Driver’s License (essential)
• Fluency in English and a second language (Afrikaans and / or isiXhosa)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills

• Management / Co-ordination of study participants
• Screen participants for inclusion into studies using specified inclusion criteria
• Scheduling of participants for clinical examination and follow up (telephone and community visits)
• Perform all delegated study procedures, i.e. vital signs, electrocardiography’s (ECG’s), collect laboratory and pharmacokinetic (PK) biological specimens
• Prepare laboratory specimens for shipping or transporting to laboratory
• Management of participant records: maintain, retrieve and file according to study visits. This includes laboratory and procedure results
• Maintain applicable study logs (screening, enrolment, participant confidential identification log, AE tracking, etc.)
• Oversee all trial related activities for sites at both UCT Lung institute and Tertiary Cape hospitals where the unit operations
• Interface with non-study routine clinical and nursing staff in hospitals
• Study-related data capture and management
• Perform phlebotomy procedures and insertion of peripheral IV lines (if a nursing applicant)
• Assist with clinic duties in the Allergy Clinic

• 6 to 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Position based in Mowbray, Cape Town