About South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is an independent non-profit organisation that collects, tests, and distributes blood and blood products in eight of South Africa’s nine provinces. The organisation is rated among the top blood services globally due to its world-class testing and collection protocols, with a single donation potentially saving up to three lives.

Position summary

Job description

An opportunity has become available for an enrolled nurse in the donor collections department. The Incumbent will be responsible for the collection of sufficient, safe, quality / low risk blood according to relevant SOPs

Key Performance Areas:

• Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.
• Ensures that donor registration is undertaken professionally, accurately, promptly and in a friendly manner.
• Undertakes Basic Physical Check/ Assessment to correctly assess donor suitability for Donations.
• Ensure that Phlebotomy procedures are undertaken professionally according to Standard Operating Procedures and in a friendly manner.
• General Administrative Duties.
• Ensures that Clinics are supervised professionally and according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

• Works under supervision (direct or indirect) of Clinic Supervisor, or designated deputy.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
• May be required to travel with overnight stays
• Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within prescribed limits and conditions
• The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs within reason.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer Service orientation
• Planning, organising and monitoring

Minimum requirements

• Registered Enrolled Nurse
• Code 8 Drivers license
• Current registration with SANC.
• Current CPR certificate – training will be provided by SANBS if incumbent is not in possession of current certificate. To be renewed as required