Enrolled Nursing Assistant

About the Company:

TASK is a South African headquartered, multinational clinical research institute that conducts clinical trials to determine the treatment effects of novel medicinal products or devices in healthcare and offers services in conducting complex clinical trials in a wide variety of therapeutic areas.

Overall Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of the role is to provide patient care, monitoring and support to the participants/patients. The role involves assisting in basic observations and nursing care, supporting participant safety and comfort, and working within the scope of practice under the supervision of a registered nurse.

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

Patient Care, Monitoring and Assistance:

• Providing high-quality, friendly, and professional service aligned with patient care standards
• Assisting in routine nursing care tasks as per scope of practice, including but not limited to obtaining and recording of vital signs and reporting related abnormalities
• Supporting participants with mobility, comfort measures, and basic care needs during the night shift
• Filing participant results into their respective participant files
• Administering participant meals and maintaining cleanliness of cutlery and dining areas
• Conducting regular checks on study participants, observing for any signs that may be indicative of adverse reactions or any changes in their condition
• Handling basic patient queries related to services and escalate issues as necessary
• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and safety at all times in compliance with POPIA and GCP guidelines

Emergency Response:

• Promptly escalating any concerning observations to the supervising nurse or investigator
• Ensuring the efficient functioning of equipment or reporting of any equipment failure that could pose a potential risk to patients or staff
• Actively maintain stock management processes

Documentation:

• Maintaining accurate and timely records of observations, patient interactions, and any incidents

Infection Control & Compliance:

• Ensuring that the disposal of medical waste, human tissue and medicine is in accordance with legislation

Documentation/Administration:

• Maintaining accurate and timely records of observations, patient interactions, and any incidents
• Following clinical protocols, infection prevention measures, and GCP guidelines
• Performing any other reasonable instruction as may be required from time to time

Ideal Requirements

• Matric with relevant nursing certification
• Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant
• Two years experience in a nursing role, with clinical or research experience (advantageous)
• Valid ICH GCP certificate
• Strong administrative skills with computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work night shifts and flexibility to assist at other TASK sites when required

Key Personal Inherent Characteristics

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Good team player with diplomacy and tact
• High attention to detail
• Excellent follow up skills
• Friendly and Professional
• Planning and working in an organised and efficient manner
• Strong observational skills

Details:

Area: Bellville, Cape Town

Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term

Applications Close: 11 April 2025 (16:00)

If you have not received a response within one month, your application was most likely unsuccessful.

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.

By responding to this advert and sending your cv, cover letter and/or any other documentation, you are consenting to TASK processing your personal information as contained in the furnished documents. TASK may process your personal information for recruitment purposes for suitable posts that may arise within the organisation. You agree that you have familiarised yourself with South Africas Protection of Personal Information Act and understand your rights and obligations under this Act.

Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryContract length: 12 months

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• What are your gross monthly salary expectations (before deductions)?

Education:

• Certificate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SANC Certificate as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/04/11

Information :

• Company : TASK
• Position : Enrolled Nursing Assistant
• Location : Bellville, Western Cape
• Country : ZA