If you’re a qualified nurse looking for a short-term contract in the Western Cape, there are several Professional Nurse Vacancies at Right to Care open right now. These roles focus on TB, HIV, primary health care, wellness services, and community-based care. Contracts are less than 6 months, salaries are market related, and posts are EE: No. Most roles require a driver’s licence and the willingness to use your own vehicle.
Available Professional Nurse Vacancies
1. Professional Nurse – Gansbay (Stanford), Western Cape
Reference Number: RTCCTGWC017
Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Contract Type: < 6 Months | Skilled | Market Related | Not an EE Position
Key Responsibilities
TB Services (35%)
- Implement MECC principles and update patient folders
- Manage missed appointments, implement TUTT
- Conduct TB screening, testing, sputum collection, and tracing
- Adherence support and TB/HIV integration
- Attend facility and district meetings
HIV Services (35%)
- Implement MECC and Welcome Back Strategy
- Perform HIV screening, testing, and sample collection
- Viral load management and PrEP/self-screening referrals
- Linkage to care using CBS app and SPV
- Attend mandatory meetings
Health Promotion (10%)
- Plan daily awareness activities
- Promote TB/HIV education, condom use, IPC, nutrition, mask use
- Utilise CHWs for outreach and wellness initiatives
Administration (10%)
- Implement PACK 2025, Vertical Transmission Prevention, IQC
- Support admin interns and apply ART guidelines
- Attend PDC sessions and meetings
Information Management (10%)
- Collaborate with facility clerks
- Complete NHLS and clinical stationery
- Manage data validation, reporting, and capturing
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Nursing (General, Midwifery, Community, Psychiatry)
- Registered with SANC
- NIMART trained and HIV Management Course
- Adult PACK training
- 3+ years’ experience with HIV-positive patients
- Driver’s licence and own vehicle
2. Professional Nurse – Saldanha, Western Cape
Reference Number: RTCWC104
Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Contract Type: < 6 Months | Skilled | Market Related | Not an EE Position
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning (10%)
- Align planning with disease burden and facility needs
- Coordinate CHWs, outreach schedules, mobile units, and wellness services
- Compile monthly programmes and leave planners
Clinical Care (40%)
- Deliver preventative services in communities
- Administer immunisations, SRH services, HIV testing
- Support school and workplace health campaigns
Basic Care & Rehabilitation (10%)
- Assess clients within 72 hours
- Provide wound care, feeding, catheter and pressure sore management
- Allocate CHWs and track outcomes
Health Promotion & Wellness (10%)
- Strengthen COPC programmes
- Run community campaigns and WoW interventions
Adherence Support (5%)
- Assist at alternative distribution sites
- Monitor vitals, promote medication adherence
Human Resource Development (10%)
- Identify training needs and manage CHW refresher courses
- Conduct supervision and performance reviews
Quality Assurance (5%)
- Implement OHS requirements and IPC measures
- Monitor service quality and client satisfaction
Recordkeeping & Data (5%)
- Ensure proper registers, statistics, and reports
Administration (5%)
- Attend departmental meetings
- Manage stock, assets, referrals, and leave processes
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Certification in Reproductive Health
- Dispensing License
- 1+ year experience
- Driver’s licence and own transport
3. Professional Nurse – Kleinmond, Western Cape
Reference Number: RTCCTG035
Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Contract Type: < 6 Months | Skilled | Market Related | Not an EE Position
Key Responsibilities
Same structure as Gansbay role:
- TB Services (35%)
- Integrated HIV Management (35%)
- Health Promotion (10%)
- Administration (10%)
- Information Management (10%)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Nursing (General, Midwifery, Community, Psychiatry)
- Registration with SANC
- NIMART & HIV Management training
- Adult PACK trained
- 3+ years’ public sector PHC experience
- Driver’s licence & own vehicle
4. Professional Nurse – Western Cape (General)
Reference Number: RTCOVB4
Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Contract Type: < 6 Months | Skilled | Market Related | Not an EE Position
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning (10%)
- Clinical Care (40%)
- Basic Care & Rehabilitation (10%)
- Health Promotion & Wellness (10%)
- Adherence Support (5%)
- Human Development (10%)
- Quality Assurance (5%)
- Recordkeeping & Data Collection (5%)
- Administration (5%)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Registered with SANC
- Driver’s licence and own transport
- Minimum 1 year experience
5. Professional Nurse – Caledon/Botrivier, Western Cape
Reference Number: RTCOVS5
Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Contract Type: < 6 Months | Skilled | Market Related | Not an EE Position
Key Responsibilities
Same responsibilities as the Western Cape General role:
- Project Planning (10%)
- Clinical Care (40%)
- Basic Care & Rehabilitation (10%)
- Health Promotion & Wellness (10%)
- Adherence Support (5%)
- Human Development (10%)
- Quality Assurance (5%)
- Recordkeeping & Data Collection (5%)
- Administration (5%)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Registration with SANC
- Driver’s licence
- Willingness to use own transport
- Minimum 1 year experience
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How to Apply
Candidates interested in these Professional Nurse Vacancies at Right to Care should prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- SANC registration proof
- Driver’s licence copy
- Cover letter referencing the correct Reference Number
Applications must be submitted via the official Right to Care careers platform or designated recruitment channels.
These roles are ideal for nurses seeking short-term contracts with a focus on TB/HIV care, wellness services, and community-based health programmes.
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These Professional Nurse Vacancies at Right to Care offer qualified nurses the opportunity to deliver high-impact HIV, TB, and community health services across the Western Cape. With contract-based roles in facilities and outreach settings, these positions are ideal for professionals who are passionate about integrated care, clinical support, and community wellness. If you meet the requirements and are committed to strengthening public health, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills where they are needed most.