Website Western Cape Blood Service
Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is a non-profit organization that collects and supplies blood and blood products to communities throughout the Western Cape province in South Africa.
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is a non-profit organization that collects and supplies blood and blood products to communities throughout the Western Cape province in South Africa. You can find fixed donation centers in various shopping malls and at their regional offices.
Purpose of the Job
- The overall health & safety of the donor
- Medically screen donors, accepts or defers resulting in the collection of safe blood
- Ensuring professionalism and safe, hygienic conditions for performing successful blood collection
- All medical related decisions
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Matric Certificate
- Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing Science
- Registered with the SA Nursing Council
- Venepuncture/Phlebotomy experience is essential
- Previous Blood Transfusion experience would be an added advantage
- Computer Literate
- A code 8 driver’s license without endorsements will be an added advantage
A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Have a friendly disposition and willingness to “go the extra mile”
- Accuracy in data collection
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Skilled in customer services and the ability to deal with the public
- Previous supervisory skill would be an added advantage
- The working hours are variable i.e. shift basis, including Weekends and public holidays
