Professional Nurse at Aurum Institute

The Aurum Institute is offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Health Research and Systems. The following positions have become available in the Health Systems Division and you are welcome to apply should you meet the requirements of the post.

Job Functions: Nursing

Specification

Roles

• Provide and supervise comprehensive, safe and effective evidence based clinical procedures to achieve identified health outcomes
• Manage all activities required for the implementation of the research study

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the South African Nursing Council and the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Enforce the rights of all participants and maintain cultural sensitivity
• Plan, evaluate and manage clinical procedures in consultation with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide comprehensive reports and recommendations on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical or public health research
• Extensive counselling experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle
• Overnight Travel when required
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management Certificate or Similar

Advantage

• Minimum 4 years’ related experience and training
• Advanced diploma in Primary Health Care

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.