Description

• The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to collect, process and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards in the Western Cape.
• A vacancy exists for a Professional Nurse (Apheresis)
• General Medical Department (Paterson, Grade C2)

Purpose of the Job

• Assist in the recruitment and bleeding of single donor platelet donors
• Screening, medical assessment and monitoring of single donor platelet donors
• Clinical management of adverse donation events in the donors
• Operation and basic understanding of apheresis machines and associated technology
• Ensuring the collection of the safest blood products possible

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

• Matriculation Certificate
• Diploma in Nursing Science
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• A Code 8 driver’s licence without endorsements would be an added advantage
• Multi-lingual
• Venepuncture/phlebotomy experience is essential
• Previous blood transfusion experience would be an added advantage
• Computer Literate

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition
• Punctuality
• Accuracy in data collection
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be able to cope in a high stress environment and be able to ‘trouble-shoot’
• Skilled in customer services and the ability to deal with the public
• Must be willing to work after-hours