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Home Careers Nurse - Job Opening in Zimbabwe

Nurse - Job Opening in Zimbabwe

Location

Harare

About the position

 

Key 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 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.

Competencies Required to do the job:

Technical Competencies:

  • Consistency in achieving stringent turnaround and performance targets in an environment that is has no tolerance for error
  • Maintaining a positive image of the company
  • Dealing with difficult clients
  • Cost effective utilization of all resources

Behavioral Competencies

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good time management skills
  • Maintain high a level of honesty and integrity

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree or diploma
  • Work experience 2 -3 years
  • Nurse Council Registration and valid practicing certificate
  • Driver’s Licence
  • Ability to handle work- related pressure
  • Attention to detail

Application Details:

Interested candidates should submit their applications to recruitment_jobs@aol.com no later than the 21 July 2025 Applications must include the following information:
Copy of cv and qualifications, contact details, references, bio data, and expected salary package in a single file 
Thank you for expressing interest in Lancet Clinical Laboratories. While we value all applications received, only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Rest assured; your information will be retained for future recruitment opportunities within the company.

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