Job Opportunities at Faircape Group

Job Description

• Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, owns and manages six luxury lifestyle villages with state of the art and technologically advanced Healthcare Centres at each village.
• We are seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse (Night Shift) for our facility Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs to provide high-quality care to our residents in the healthcare centre.
• If you would like to work for a dynamic and reputable retirement group and have a passion for care then this is the job for you. To ensure high-quality patient care, we also invest in the continuous development of our staff, which includes both internal and external training.

Duties include but is not limited to the following:
Handover

• Do morning handover according to ISBAR procedure with Duty Sister on opposite shift
• Ensure all reporting up to date for handover and all information checked when receiving handover

Staff allocation and management

• Allocate staff on shift according to patient needs and operational requirements and specific activities and information from the handover process
• Do changes in staff allocation throughout the shift according to changes in needs and requirements
• Performance appraisals with staff
• Promote sound relationships and motivation in team members
• Address any issues with regards to staffing in terms of performance and discipline with the assistance of HR where needed

Medication

• Ensure all blister packaged medication is available on the trolley and medication not prescribed anymore are removed from blister pack
• Check all scripts and cupboards for any medication not in blister packs
• Administer medication as per scope of practice under supervision of Prof Nurse under the direct and indirect supervision of Professional Nurse. Prof Nurse to sign off on schedule 5 & 6 drugs, Enrolled Nurse co signs the scheduled drug book.
• Do rounds, check for sufficient consumption and administer all medication to residents as per the scripts
• Check for any side effects of medication and adjust accordingly by phoning the doctor and arranging for new script
• Chart medication on ECP
• Manage medication change process. Phone Dr to get script, send script to pharmacy, make change son ECP and place copy on residents file

MDT and interaction with professionals

• Regular MDT meetings with inhouse healthcare support team
• Regular meetings with outside healthcare professionals and amend care plans and ECP upon their recommendation of specific resident

Resident admissions and discharges

• Assessment of patient upon request for admission
• Ensure necessary documentation is completed en sent to Clinical head for review
• Draw up person centered care plan and put on ECP
• Contact with medical doctors and families
• Organise medication for patient and follow up on scripts at discharge
• Follow up with appointments with doctors
• Draw up discharge plan and discuss with family

Step down and clinical

• Ensure progress reports are sent to the medical aid after it has been approved by the Unit Manager
• Measure daily the vitals and activity levels
• Follow up with MDT on patient progress and do referrals
• Should PN be on same shift as the Enrolled Nurse, clinical duties will apply within scope of practice and as directed by the PN on shift.

Catering

• Check trays and diet list and approve
• Ensure that the Food Ambassador performs duties according to job description
• Handle all food related complaints and refer to relevant parties
• Send special instruction / changes / ad hoc to the kitchen
• Control cancellations
• Do referrals to in-house dietician
• Oversee intake and outputs and adjust care plan if necessary
• Intervene where necessary

Clinical tasks

• Oversee and do dressings, wound care and pressure care
• Deal with skin lesions
• Do catheter care and flushing intervention
• Do daily resident rounds and measure vitals
• Assess patients on specific areas of concern and adjust the care plan

Administration and reporting

Morning admin (before medication rounds):

• Log on ECP
• Check emails
• Check fire lists
• Check the resident list
• Sign off on diet and tray list

Daily admin during shift:

• Follow up on new scripts and phone the pharmacy to arrange
• Follow up on Dr's appointments
• Follow up on all tests (blood, urine) and receive results
• Do adjustments to medicine and care plans on ECP

Reporting:

• Daily reporting to the UM on any interventions on any interventions during the shift
• Thorough reporting during shift change
• Incident reporting
• Report IOD to HR and Unit Manager
• Complete cardex
• Timestamping on ECP
• Medication on ECP

Emergency and deaths

• Follow emergency plan in the case of panic button alerts.
• Act according to patient’s living will in case of emergency or resuscitation
• Phone emergency services immediately for village emergencies.
• Phone Dr of resident in case of emergency

Qualifications -

• Senior certificate and SANC registered as Enrolled Nurse

Experience and Knowledge:

• Dementia care, frail care, sub acute, palliative care, rehab, strokes

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills, professional communication, ability to work under pressure, managerial skills, making sound decisions, computer literate, professional, focussed, fluent in English. Well spoken, neat, compassion for elderly, be able to converse with people on different levels – staff, families, MDT and other professionals coming into the facility.

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Job Description

• Faircape Health provides the full continuum of care at six world-class healthcare facilities located on-site at six luxury, retirement villages.
• The services of an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse - Night Duty is required. The successful incumbent will administer care to patients inclusive of frail, mental health, sub-acute, and assisted living at our facility Heritage Manor.
• If you wish to occupy this station in a dynamic, and collaborative environment with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of primary and allied healthcare professionals, then this is a remarkable career opportunity. To provide the highest level of care possible, we continuously invest in skills development with both internal and external training programs.
• Should you wish to make a difference every day, then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Clinical handover

• Do morning handover according to ISBAR procedure with Shift leader on opposite shift and may delegate handover to duty Sr according to allocation
• Ensure all reporting is up to date for handover and all information is checked when receiving a handover

Administration and reporting

• Daily reporting to the NSM on any interventions during the shift
• Thorough reporting during shift change
• Follow up on new scripts and phone the pharmacy to arrange
• Follow up on DR’s appointments
• Follow up on all tests (blood, urnite) and receive results.
• Do adjustments to medicine and care plans on our internal system.
• Incident reporting
• Report IOD to HR and NSM
• Summary report / non-charting auditing 

Staff allocation and management 

• Allocate staff on shift according to patient needs and operational requirements
• Ensure full complement of staff on duty
• Performance appraisals with staff
• Promote sound relationships and motivation in team members
• Assist with topic specific training
• Ensure only fully orientated and approved agency staff is on duty 

Medication 

• Manage medication administration to the residents as per allocation
• Monitoring of scheduled drugs 
• Weekly drug checks 
• Ensure all blister packaged medication is available on the trolley, checked and signed by 2 Registered Nurses.  
• Manage any adverse effects by contacting Dr immediately for intervention and further treatment orders.

MDT and Interaction with Professionals 

• Regular MDT meetings with the in-house healthcare support team
• Regular meetings with outside healthcare professionals and amend care plans and systems upon their recommendation of a specific resident  

Resident admissions and Discharges 

• Manage all admissions to the unit with the HCA and ensure all relevant requirements are in place and admission allocated to specific people  
• Manage all documentation for admission, progress and discharge 
• Assessment of patient upon admission
• Draw up person-centered care plan 
• Contact medical doctors and families
• Organise medication for patients and follow up on scripts at discharge 
• Manage discharge process with family and residents 

Clinical tasks
Responsible for all clinical functions as pre scope of Practice of a Registered Nurse, this includes but is not limited to:

• Wound care, pressure care, ostomy care
• Managing skin lesions
• Catheter care including flushing intervention
• Weighing patients on admission and according to care plan 
• Do regular resident rounds to monitor that every resident is receiving the care required and that quality care for all tasks is maintained
• Assess patients on specific areas of concern and adjust the care plan as needed
• Ensure that Doctor’s prescriptions and physio recommendations are carried out and included in the nursing care plan
• Consult with the NSM regarding any clinical concerns or quality of care issues 

Risk management 

• Educate and manage staff on health and safety-related issues
• Maintain effective infection control practices 
• Manage the prevention and reporting of incidents 
• Liaise with Housekeeper Supervisor on any housekeeping and laundry concerns 

Emergency and deaths 

• Follow policy in the case of panic button alerts
• Act according to the patient’s living will in case of emergency or resuscitation 
• Phone emergency services immediately for village emergencies 
• Phone Doctor of resident in case of emergency
• Phone family in the case of death to inform them in a calm and dignified manner
• In the case of a death, phone the undertaker
• Liaise with the family regarding the resident’s belongings and any other arrangements, including a memorial at the HCC (if applicable) 

Stock management 

• Manage the overnight stock cupboard, ensure all used stock is charged to the resident account
• Overnight cupboard - assist the HCA to count stock daily on the stock sheet 
• Daily check of the emergency trolley, ensure it is securely locked and only to be used during a life-threatening situation

Catering

• Check trays and diet list and approve
• Ensure that the Food Ambassador performs duties according to the job description
• Confirm meal sheets, cancellations and new admissions are correctly added 
• Handle all food-related complaints and refer to the Food Services Manager
• Control cancellations 

Requirements

• Qualifications - SANC registered as a Registered Nurse. Up to date BLS.
• Experience and Knowledge - Dementia care, frail care, relevant experience of taking charge of a shift, sub-acute, palliative care, rehab, strokes, orthopedic, care for patients with IV therapy.
• Skills - Strong interpersonal skills, professional communication, ability to work under pressure, managerial skills, making sound decisions, proactive, organisational skills, computer literate, professional, focused, fluent in English.
• Attributes - Well-spoken, neat, compassionate, well-presented, able to converse with people on different levels - staff, families, MDT, and other professionals coming into the facility.  Assists the Nursing Manager in meeting regulations as well as company policies and procedures. 
   

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Job Description

• Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre which provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions that include Neurological, Orthopaedic, Surgical, and Respite. At Tokai Healthcare, the focus is mainly on acute conditions that immediately affect patients' rehabilitation progress.
• Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects. 
• The services of an experienced Healthcare Coordinator  (Day Shift) is required for our facility Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs. The successful incumbent is required to ensure the supervision of the Carer Team to facilitate practical, physical, social, and emotional care for residents and patients at the Healthcare Center:
• This is an opportunity for someone that is passionate about training, managing, and guiding a team. If you would like to work for a dynamic and reputable retirement group then this is the job for you. To ensure high-quality patient care, we also invest in the continuous development of our staff, which includes both internal and external training.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Quality Control: 

• Assist with weekly checklists 
• Manage, allocate and oversee the carers on shift 
• Ensure that all relevant and important information regarding the carers are handed over to Line Manager to ensure open communication
• Efficient allocation of care staff 
• Oversee that a high level of staff grooming is maintained
• Effective reporting of maintenance issues and following up until resolved
• Manage the discharge surveys and ensure it contains detailed information given by the patients
• Maintaining the quality control standards 
• Report non-compliance to procedures and ensure corrective methods are followed
• Ensure patients complaints are reported to line manager immediately
• Ensures high levels of customer service and creating a therapeutic and safe environment for our patients/residents

Personnel and Human Resource:

• Conduct daily briefings to discuss workflow, staff allocation, communicate expectations and to address any arising matters
• Engage with carer staff to address performance and personnel problems and to discuss company policies.
• Redirect findings of any performance issues to the line manager
• Assist Manager with screening of potential job applicants and participate in the floor evaluation process
• Manage staff probation meetings with the Line Manager 
• Assist manager in evaluating employee performance and recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions.
• Motivate staff to reach goals 
• Orientate new staff members to the role and facility

Administration: 

• Manage the staff leave requests, sick day applications, work schedules and ensure allocations meet the demands of the facility
• Ensure that staff break times are allocated fairly and done on a rotational basis
• Ensure reports are completed and submitted to Line Manager
• Attend meetings as requested and minutes taken and kept on record

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and qualifications:

• Qualified Grade 12 
• Tertiary education would be advantageous
• Management or supervisory course would be beneficial

Experience:

• Proven Supervisory and Management 
• Acknowledged Carer training course advantageous
• Experience in a Healthcare setting advantageous

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Time Management and organizational skills
• Computer Literacy
• Accurate reporting skills
• Able to work well in a team
• Responsibility and accountability
• Conflict resolution
• Professional etiquette
• Flexibility
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Manage departmental matters with the utmost confidentiality
• Has a positive attitude
• Is passionate about management and working with people
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Sense of urgency
• Operational Planning
• Able to work independently and without supervision

Ability to empower team

Specific requirements

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing work