Medical Job Vacancies at Faircape Group

Job Summary

The services of an experienced, compassionate Senior Shift Leader - Registered Nurse Day Shift is required.The Senior Shift Leader will manage the shift and report directly to the Senior Nursing Service Manager on all nursing within the facility. 

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for all nursing care on shift and ensuring patients have a comprehensive and accurate care plan. 
• This position is based within the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and if you wish to become  part of a dynamic, and collaborative environment with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of primary and allied healthcare professionals, then this is the career opportunity for you. 
• Should you wish to make a difference everyday in our patients lives, then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Duties Include:

Clinical Handover:

• Conduct morning handovers according to ISBAR procedure with the Shift Leader on the opposite shift.
• Ensure all reporting is up-to-date for handover and verify all information during handovers.

Medication:

• Manage medication administration to residents as per allocation.
• Monitor scheduled drugs.
• Conduct weekly drug checks.
• Ensure blister packaged medication is available, checked, and signed by 2 Registered Nurses.
• Manage adverse effects by contacting the doctor immediately for intervention and treatment orders.

Patient Nursing Care Plan:

• Assess patients' health conditions, including vital signs, medical history, and symptoms.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans with the Nursing Service Manager and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Adjust care plans when required.

Clinical Tasks:

• Perform clinical functions within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, including wound care, pressure care, ostomy care, managing skin lesions, catheter care, and weighing patients.
• Conduct regular resident rounds to monitor care quality.
• Assess patients on specific areas of concern and adjust care plans as needed.
• Ensure doctor's prescriptions and physio recommendations are implemented and included in care plans.
• Consult with the Senior Nursing Service Manager regarding clinical concerns or quality of care issues.

Risk Management:

• Maintain effective infection control practices.

Emergency and Incident Management 

• Ensure all procedures are followed incase of an emergency or incident 

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• SANC registered as a Registered Nurse.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Shift Senior Leader or Unit Manager
• Experience in a similar leadership position is advantageous.
• Experience in a geriatrics environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dependability.
• Proactive.
• Professional communication.
• Leadership skills.
• Sound decision-making.
• Good organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Contactable references.

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Duties include but is not limited to the following:

The Senior Carer is responsible according to the approved care plan by directly providing practical, physical, social and emotional care for residents at the healthcare centre. Senior Carers contribute to the creation of a therapeutic and relaxing environment within the healthcare facility, ensuring the dignity of residents are maintained at all times. 

Administration & Reporting

• Chart and timestamp all activities on ECP as per procedure
• Report to Duty Sister any changes or causes of concern in a resident’s condition

Patient Care (according to care plan)

• Attend to all activities as per the ECP care plan per resident and chart activity accordingly, including but not limited to personal hygiene, incontinence, dress, feeding and companionship
• Maintain safe and therapeutic environment for all residents in terms of care plan and their personal diagnosis

Company Policies & Procedures

• Maintain awareness, understanding and adherence to company rules, policies and procedures
• Treat all residents with respect and dignity

Infection Control

• Comply to all company policies and procedures regarding infection control
• Maintain good personal hygiene as per the relevant policies and procedures

Health & Safety

• Comply with company health and safety standards in terms of activities of work
• Be aware of duty of care and measures to protect vulnerable residents
• Report any health and safety contraventions to the Duty Sister

Activities & Exercise

• Assist OT with the daily OT sessions
• Assist the Carer Team Leader with Carer run activities

Requirements

Education and Qualifications:

• Acknowledged Carer training from reputable organisation advantageous 
• SETA accreditation will be an advantage

Experience

• Proven experience as a Carer or experience in a similar environment 

Skills and Knowledge:

• Skilled in basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of caring principles in caring for the aged, this includes:
• Core carer competency skills
• Dementia care
• Palliative care
• Rehabilitative care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Work well with the elderly and have compassion for caring for them
• Work well within a team and independently 
• Able to work under pressure
• Be accepting of change within the role of caring, as the need arises
• Maintain positive relationships with all (resident, families, colleagues)
• Have the ability to make good decisions, think objectively, make decisions and prevent medico-legal risks

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Duties will include the following, but not limited to:

• Support and counselling to residents and/or family members
• Assistance with adjustment to admission or change in health status
• Assistance with care decision making in absence of family
• Assistance with managing difficult family situations
• Assisting with curatorship applications
• Implementation of the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006
• Present therapeutic group sessions to residents to improve quality of life and foster positive relationships.
• Participating in monthly MDT meetings
• Providing training to various members of staff based on need and request
• Writing health educational/promotional material for newsletters to families and residents

Requirements:

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Social Work

Experience & Knowledge:

• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Training and experience in counselling
• Experience in investigative social work
• Training in bereavement, palliative care and dementia care will be beneficial
• Experience working with the Mental Healthcare Act will be beneficial
• Knowledge pertaining to external private and government frail cares and home care services will be beneficial
• Knowledge of the Older Person Act
• Previous experience with curatorship applications would be beneficial

Skills & Attributes:

• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Able to perform under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Demonstrate respect for the individuality of the patients and families
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships
• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking abilities with proactive decision-making and negotiation skills

Specific Requirements:

• Registered with SACSSP
• No criminal record
• Drivers licence and own transport
• Clear credit and criminal checks  
• Contactable references or a written reference 

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Preference will be given to candidates who reside close to the facility. We would love to hear from you should you reside within the Retreat, Westlake, Wynberg, Plumstead, Diep River, Pelican Park, Grassy Park, Muizenberg, Kenilworth/Claremont areas. 

Duties include but is not limited to the following:

The Senior Carer is responsible according to the approved care plan by directly providing practical, physical, social and emotional care for residents at the healthcare centre. Senior Carers contribute to the creation of a therapeutic and relaxing environment within the healthcare facility, ensuring the dignity of residents are maintained at all times. 

Administration & Reporting

• Chart and timestamp all activities on ECP as per procedure
• Report to Duty Sister any changes or causes of concern in a resident’s condition

Patient Care (according to care plan)

• Attend to all activities as per the ECP care plan per resident and chart activity accordingly, including but not limited to personal hygiene, incontinence, dress, feeding and companionship
• Maintain safe and therapeutic environment for all residents in terms of care plan and their personal diagnosis

Company Policies & Procedures

• Maintain awareness, understanding and adherence to company rules, policies and procedures
• Treat all residents with respect and dignity

Infection Control

• Comply to all company policies and procedures regarding infection control
• Maintain good personal hygiene as per the relevant policies and procedures

Health & Safety

• Comply with company health and safety standards in terms of activities of work
• Be aware of duty of care and measures to protect vulnerable residents
• Report any health and safety contraventions to the Duty Sister

Activities & Exercise

• Assist OT with the daily OT sessions
• Assist the Carer Team Leader with Carer run activities

Requirements
Education and Qualifications:

• Acknowledged Carer training from reputable organisation advantageous 
• SETA accreditation will be an advantage

Experience

• Proven experience as a Carer or experience in a similar environment 

Skills and Knowledge:

• Skilled in basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of caring principles in caring for the aged, this includes:
• Core carer competency skills
• Dementia care
• Palliative care
• Rehabilitative care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Work well with the elderly and have compassion for caring for them
• Work well within a team and independently 
• Able to work under pressure
• Be accepting of change within the role of caring, as the need arises
• Maintain positive relationships with all (resident, families, colleagues)
• Have the ability to make good decisions, think objectively, make decisions and prevent medico-legal risks

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Occupational Therapy duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct intervention tasks such as assessment, intervention planning, intervention implementation, group activity planning & facilitation
• Individual stimulation program planning 
• Arrange support groups. 
• Planning and organising of special events 
• Recordkeeping and administrative duties.
• Attend and participate in monthly MDT meetings.
• Ensure the department and program runs smoothly.
• Partake in meetings
• Adhoc/temporary support services.
• Supervision of OT student
• Coordinate volunteer workers 
• Development of written health promotion materials and newsletters.
• Participate in staff training events as needed
• Team participation in healthcare center operations. 
• Assist with pre-admission, admission and discharge of patients. 
• Promote staff team building. 
• Partake in staff evaluation & orientation.

Qualifications 

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with HPCSA

Experience and Knowledge 

• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Preferably has experience in Geriatrics, Dementia, or mental health and facilitating groups, media content knowledge 

Skills and Attributes 

• Dependable, responsible, and good communication skills.
• Compassionate and gentle nature. 
• Empathetic manners, the successful candidate will have excellent client/customer service skills. 
• Keen interest to work in geriatric subacute/acute environments.
• Conflict handling skills.
• Ethical and integrity.
• The incumbent should be well presented and professional.
• Computer literate
• Well-spoken and presentable

Specific Requirements:

• Own reliable transport and valid driver's licence 
• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 

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Duties include but is not limited to the following:

Clinical Handover:

• Conduct morning handovers according to ISBAR procedure with the Shift Leader on the opposite shift.
• Ensure all reporting is up-to-date for handover and verify all information during handovers.

Medication:

• Manage medication administration to residents as per allocation.
• Monitor scheduled drugs.
• Conduct weekly drug checks.
• Ensure blister packaged medication is available, checked, and signed by 2 Registered Nurses.
• Manage adverse effects by contacting the doctor immediately for intervention and treatment orders.

Patient Nursing Care Plan:

• Assess patients' health conditions, including vital signs, medical history, and symptoms.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans with the Nursing Service Manager and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Adjust care plans when required.

Clinical Tasks:

• Perform clinical functions within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, including wound care, pressure care, ostomy care, managing skin lesions, catheter care, and weighing patients.
• Conduct regular resident rounds to monitor care quality.
• Assess patients on specific areas of concern and adjust care plans as needed.
• Ensure doctor's prescriptions and physio recommendations are implemented and included in care plans.
• Consult with the NSM regarding clinical concerns or quality of care issues.

Risk Management:

• Maintain effective infection control practices.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• SANC registered as a Enrolled Nurse.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Shift Leader.
• Experience in a similar leadership position is advantageous.
• Experience in a geriatrics environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dependability.
• Proactive.
• Professional communication.
• Leadership skills.
• Sound decision-making.
• Good organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Contactable references.