Research Nurse

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000037/Mumta

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

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

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

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

Additional Information:

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd

*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

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