Nurse
- Location
- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Contract
- Permanent
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a skilled and patient-focused Enrolled Nurse within a healthcare organisation based in Nelspruit. The primary function of this position is to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient collection, identification, labelling, handling, and transportation of patient specimens, while consistently delivering a professional and compassionate patient experience. Hire Resolve, a South African recruitment company specializing in placing professionals across various industries, is managing the recruitment for this vacancy. **What you will do** * Confirm and verify patient identification prior to specimen collection * Verify test requests and required investigations. * Explain collection procedures clearly to patients. * Perform venepuncture and phlebotomy safely and professionally. * Collect blood and other specimens according to established procedures. * Ensure the correct specimen tubes and collection materials are used. * Take and accurately record patient vital signs. * Provide professional and compassionate patient care throughout the collection process. * Correctly identify and label all specimens. * Ensure specimen integrity is maintained throughout the collection and handling process. * Follow established specimen handling, storage and transportation procedures. * Ensure specimens are transported within the required timeframes. * Identify and report unsuitable or compromised specimens. * Adhere to procedures aimed at reducing specimen rejection rates. * Follow all infection prevention and control protocols. * Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Maintain a clean, safe and professional collection environment. * Dispose of sharps and clinical waste correctly. * Report needlestick injuries, accidents and other incidents promptly. * Comply with occupational health and safety requirements. * Maintain accurate patient and specimen collection records. * Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to relevant privacy requirements. * Monitor stock and consumable levels. * Report stock shortages or equipment requirements. * Maintain collection equipment in accordance with applicable procedures. * Participate in quality assurance initiatives and maintain required standards. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * SANC registration as an Enrolled Nurse. * Recognised phlebotomy qualification and training. * Minimum of 2 years' relevant phlebotomy/venepuncture experience. * Demonstrated competency in venepuncture. * Relevant professional registration/accreditation. * Experience in a laboratory or Primary Healthcare (PHC) clinic environment. * Competence in taking and recording patient vital signs. * Strong patient service and communication skills. * Good attention to detail and commitment to accurate specimen collection and handling. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a skilled and patient-focused Enrolled Nurse with experience in a laboratory environment or a Primary Healthcare (PHC) clinic. They should possess strong competency in phlebotomy, venepuncture, and taking patient vital signs, complemented by strong patient service and communication skills, good attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate specimen collection and handling. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/medical/other-medical/nelspruit/nurse-id-7588410 Source: jobmail
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