Lancet Clinical Laboratories

REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE X3

Nursing Jobs

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions within Lancet Clinical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe at our Masvingo x1, Bindura x1 and Chinhoyi x1 Laboratories.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that patients / clients, from whom a blood or other specimen (e.g. body fluids, tissue and excretion) is to be taken, are correctly identified and educated about the actual procedure and their rights, in compliance with relevant standard operating procedures.
• Draws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results.
• Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking and applies sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients/ clients.
• Ensures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
• Ensures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures and monitors progress and filing of reports, including handling queries and report delivery, in line with prescribed turn around requirements.
• Monitors stock levels of all collection materials, including venesection “bleeding” bags, and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.
• Receiving cash from patients and ensuring banking of monies in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree or diploma
• Nurse Council Registration and valid practicing certificate
• Driver’s licence
• Ability to handle work- related pressure
• Attention to detail

How to Apply

The company offers attractive remuneration packages to be disclosed to the successful candidates. Interested applicants are advised to send their applications together with CVs and proof of qualifications to recruitment_jobs@aol.com with REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE as subject not later than 15 January 2021.