Research Nurse Task Brooklyn

**Overall Purpose of the Position**:
The purpose of this role is to perform procedures following the visit schedule as stipulated in each protocol and monitor the health and safety of the participants, and document the response to an intervention, which is typically new drug or therapy in the source documents. The Research Nurse (RN) ensures that the clinical trials are always run according to protocol requirements ensuring all procedures are documented in source and data is accurately transcribed onto clinical research forms (CRF) or electronic-CRF’s.

**Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to**:

- Familiarizing themselves with study specific protocols and requirements and stay up to date with amendments.
- Undertaking the informed consent (IC) process by presenting a study to possible participants and/or family members.
- Assisting the investigator in ICF signing process and ensuring that adequate time and privacy for reflection and answering questions has been provided. Performing quality checks on ICF (informed consent form).
- Performing the quality checks and completion of study documentation, including source, case report forms (eCRFs) and study logs.
- Educating participants on study related requirements and compliance.
- Planning visit study specific procedures ahead and performing procedures in accordance with protocol requirements following prompts and flow of the relevant source documents; Documenting participant feedback, investigator product compliance and related care and procedures in source documents.
- Familiarizing themselves with normal ranges in vital signs, ECG measurements, and safety blood ranges, to identify abnormalities and act/document accordingly to ensure participant safety.
- Familiarising themselves with special study specific safety reporting requirements.
- Collecting biological specimens (sputum, saliva, blood, etc.), preparing specimens where needed and completing any related documents, logs and checklists accurately and in real time according to GCP specifications.
- Administering Investigational Product (IP) as per protocol and keeping the IP administration log up to date and verifying storage are within allowed range as per protocol.
- Providing the clinical and administrative nursing support and oversight whilst creating a safe and participant friendly environment during clinical study conduct.
- Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Competent in nursing procedures according to registration scope of practice and including, but not limited to, monitoring and recording of vital signs, general wellbeing, ECG measurements, performing phlebotomy, IV preparation, administration and monitoring, medication administration and control as well as resuscitation procedures.

**Ideal Requirements**
- Qualified and registered Enrolled Nurse, (could consider Professional nurse).
- Valid Nursing Council certificate (SANC).
- Valid ICH GCP certificate.
- Strong administrative skills.
- Computer and internet competency and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Practical experience in research and/or clinical trials would take preference.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Flexibility to work at other TASK sites and to accommodate occasional night and weekend schedules.

**Key Personal Attributes**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
- A supportive team player with a tactful and diplomatic demeanour.
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy.
- Excellent at following through and ensuring tasks are completed on time.
- Approachable and friendly, fostering positive interactions.
- Skilled in planning and executing tasks in an organized, structured manner.
- Highly efficient, consistently meeting deadlines and optimizing workflows.

**Details**:
**Area**:Brooklyn, Cape Town

**Contract Type**: 12 Months Fixed Term

**Applications Close**:10 February 2025 **(16:00)**

TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the above-mentioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process.

Meeting our employment equity goals will be acknowledged during the recruitment process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Application Question(s):

- What is your Notice Period?
- What are your GROSS salary expectations?

Application Deadline: 2025/02/10