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 (sometimes at short notice).

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

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

Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Customer Service Orientation

Relationship Building

Communication

Teamwork

NOTE : 1. All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS' Employment Equity Plan. 2. 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

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.

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