Job Description

Primary Purpose of the job:

To assess the acceptability of a Donor according to a set protocol and perform all the procedures including Whole Blood, Whole Blood Autologous/Designate, Double Red Cell and Apheresis Platelet collections according to Standard Operating Procedures. In addition ensures collection targets are achieved. These functions are performed routinely.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial objectives
• Operational objectives
• Achieve Quality and Risk compliance
• Manage Clinic Staff on ad hoc bases to ensure good relations, teamwork, employee commitment and a professional service delivery.
• Customer Relations

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork

Note

• All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS’ Employment Equity Plan
• Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date

Furthermore note that no advertisement may in any way make reference to /or exclude anybody based on race, gender etc.

Education

Minimum requirements

• Registered Professional Nurse (RPN).
• BLS Certificate

Experience

• 2 Years Registered Professional Nurse experience
• Current registration with SANC.
• Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
• Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
• Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
• The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.