Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health foundation in Cape Town seeks a qualified nurse to provide excellent youth-friendly services at their adolescent clinic. The role emphasizes maintaining high nursing quality while focusing on sexual and reproductive health education. Ideal candidates should have a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and experience in primary healthcare settings, particularly working with youth. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on adolescent health in the community.

Qualifications

• Active registration with SANC.
• At least 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in primary healthcare.
• Experience working with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for youth clients.
• Ensure good clinic flow in the youth clinic.
• Provide education on sexual reproductive health.

Skills

Nursing experience

Client focused

Communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Degree in Nursing

Qualification in Primary Health Nursing

Sexual and reproductive health certificate

Job description

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Application Deadline: March 01, 2026.

Main Purpose

• The main purpose of this role is to provide high nursing quality and deliver excellent youth friendly services at our adolescent clinic, based within a Health Park providing a space for sport and physical activity, education regarding healthy eating, and mental health support. The clinic serves adolescents 12-29 years, predominantly providing SRH and HIV prevention and treatment services, as well as general primary health care for those 15 years and older.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Nursing with an active registration with SANC
• Qualification in Primary Health Nursing
• NIMART certified
• At least 5 years of nursing experience
• Sexual and reproductive health certificate-inclusive of Implant insertion and removal certificate
• At least 1-2 years Nursing experience in a primary healthcare environment
• Experience working with adolescents
• At least 1-2 years staff management
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek, or Muizenberg due to operational requirements
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, excel, word processing and internet
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Ability to work harmoniously with youth of diverse backgrounds
• Client focused
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a team and to be able to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
• Must be detail orientated
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Administration skills
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to work youth friendly hours

Advantageous

• Xhosa speaking
• Valid Driver’s license and own transport
• Dispensing license
• Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for the youth and adolescent clients
• Ensure good clinic flow in the youth clinic (YC)
• Maintain participant confidentiality
• Provide education on sexual reproductive health including HIV/TB and STI education, screening and treatment to clients.
• Rapid testing for HIV & STIs
• Provide Family Planning counselling & services including insertion and removal of Implanon
• Provide PrEP and ARVs as required and related education and support on side-effects, adherence etc.
• Perform pregnancy tests as required
• Provide Primary Health Care services according to PACK & EDL guidelines
• Assess, advise & treat the client needing a prescription
• Ensure familiarity with local counselling testing and referral guidelines
• Refer to relevant secondary or tertiary hospital as needed
• Capture data daily on REDCape database
• Ensure that consultation rooms have sufficient supplies to run the clinic on each day.
• Order stock monthly from Province
• Provide stats monthly to DOH
• Manage medical waste monthly
• Monthly checking of emergency trolley and eyewash stations