Registered/ Study Coordinator Clinic Nurse

SUMMARY:
The Allergy and Immunology Unit at the UCT Lung Institute is looking for a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Clinic Nurse to join a specialised team dedicated to improving the lives of patients living with allergic and immune-related conditions.
 
Through advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments, and patient-centred care, the unit provides specialised clinical and laboratory services that help patients better understand and manage their conditions.

This role is offered under the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s own employment terms and conditions, which are separate from UCT conditions of service.

POSITION INFO:
⭐ What you bring:

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing
• Previous phlebotomy experience
• 2–5 years' clinical experience in a private practice, clinic, or community healthcare setting
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English and a second language (Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary clinical team

• Diagnostic testing experience
• Experience within Allergy, Immunology, Dermatology, Respiratory, or Specialist Healthcare environments
• Experience with patient education and long-term treatment support

• Performing clinical assessments, including blood pressure monitoring, lung function testing, skin prick testing, and other diagnostic procedures
• Administering immunotherapy treatments and allergy desensitisation therapies
• Administering bee venom immunotherapy and monitoring patients throughout treatment
• Performing phlebotomy procedures and peripheral IV insertions
• Preparing and managing laboratory specimens for transportation and testing
• Maintaining accurate patient records, laboratory results, and clinical documentation
• Assisting clinicians with interpretation, reporting, and communication of allergy-related results
• Responding to patient queries and supporting ongoing patient care
• Monitoring clinic stock levels and coordinating consumable orders
• Supporting patients through education and treatment planning

• Fixed Term Contract (6-12 Months)
• Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
• Based at UCTLI in Observatory,