Are you a unique, self-motivated and disciplined nurse? Do you pride yourself on your precise skills and work accuracy? Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference? If so, Western Cape Blood Services wants you.
We are a non-profit organisation, and our mission is to collect, process, and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards in the Western Cape.
Vacancy exists for a Professional Nurse – Donor Division Department
(Paterson Grade C2)
Purpose of the Job:
- The overall health & safety of the donor.
- Medically screen donors, accept or defer resulting in the collection of safe blood.
- Ensure professionalism and safe, hygienic conditions for performing successful blood collection.
- Make all medical-related decisions.
A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Friendly disposition and willingness to “go the extra mile”.
- Accuracy in data collection.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Skilled in customer service and the ability to deal with the public.
- Previous supervisory skills would be an added advantage.
- Working hours are variable, i.e., on a shift basis, including weekends and public holidays.
As part of the recruitment and selection process, you may be required to complete a psychometric assessment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric Certificate.
- Diploma in Nursing Science.
- Registered with the SA Nursing Council.
- Venepuncture/Phlebotomy experience is essential.
- Previous Blood Transfusion experience would be an added advantage.
- Computer literate.
- A code 8 driver’s license without endorsements will be an added advantage.
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