Research Nurse Job Vacancy in South Africa at University of Cape Town

  Job Title: Research Nurse

The Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health seeks to appoint 1 suitably qualified Clinical Nurse. This position involves the implementation of a research study at selected healthcare facilities in the Drakenstein sub-district, and psychiatric assessment of individuals enrolled in the project. The study is a large Gates-funded research project investigating the epidemiology and aetiology of maternal and childhood health outcomes in primary health care settings in Paarl, Western Cape.

Requirements include:

• A qualification as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, and registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans or isiXhosa
• Experience relevant to the practice of Psychiatry, and in the field of general adult Psychiatry
• Experience and proficiency in the administration of psychiatric rating scales
• Experience of anxiety disorders would be an advantage.
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.

Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in a clinical research setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day execution of the study protocol, in conjunction with the Project Managers and Project Director
• Liaising with staff at clinic facilities, including professional nurses and managers

The 2012 annual cost of employment for this full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, is negotiable between R200,452.00 - R235,811.00 and will be determined by the incumbent’s qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Ms Sandra Swart, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Anzio Road, J Block, 1st Floor, Room 64, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, 7925.

E-mail: sandra.swart@uct.ac.za; Telephone: 021 4042174;

Departmental website: http://www.health.uct.ac.za/departments/psychiatry/about/

The application form can also be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Reference number for this position: I-2567

Closing date for applications: 31 July 2012

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Deadline: 31st July 2012