Relief Donor Care Officer

Introduction

• South African National Blood Service has an opportunity for a Registered Professional Nurse in the blood collection department. The incumbent will be required to relief within the Zone as and when required(sometime at short notice).

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

Minimum requirements

Education:

• 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.

Apply by: 13 September 2026