Wards Staff Nurse

Reference Number: LC342

Wards Staff Nurse (Applicants must be EU Nationals)

Reports to: Nursing Officer/Head of Department

One of our clients, is looking for a Wards Staff Nurse to care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. S/he will deliver individualised care to patients utilising the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established nursing practice, ethics and the Hospital’s Policies.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
Consult and coordinate with the health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Assess, implement, plan and evaluate nursing care plans by working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Record and maintain accurate and complete health care records including vital signs and medical information.
Monitor, report and record symptoms or changes in the patients’ condition.
Prepare and administer medications as prescribed and record all entries of medication administration accurately.
Report any suspected adverse drug reaction immediately to the medical team and pharmacist.
Initiate and provide education accordingly to patients and relatives on how to manage their illness/surgery and emphasising on home care needs.
Accompany specialists during ward rounds and ensure that changes in patient care are communicated to colleagues.
Respond immediately to life-saving/emergency care situations.
Actively lead and participate in the discharge planning process.
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.

Other Responsibilities:

To establish and maintain good working relationships with all departments in the Hospital.
To be courteous and professional, at all times, with both clients, colleagues and service providers.
To report all incidents and accidents appropriately and to write out reports accordingly and in a timely manner.
To abide by Company policies and protocols, at all time, and to ensure implementation of new protocols, as required.
To carry out other departmental duties as required and requested within the remit of a professional nurse.
To supervise and coordinate activities of the junior nursing staff/health care assistants.
To assist with the induction of new staff.
To be responsible and accountable for own nursing practice and actions.
To report breakages and malfunctioning equipment to the Nursing Officer or the relevant department (Biomedical or Engineering).
To ensure a safe hygienic environment is maintained for the benefit of patients/clients, staff and visitors.
To contribute to the general management and day to day workings of the unit by being an effective member of the clinical team and supporting senior staff.
To maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence. Ensure all mandatory training is current and updated accordingly.
To participate in standard Setting and Quality Assurance Programmes for the unit.
To remain flexible, at all times, with regards to shift rotation.

Person Specification:

Recognised degree in nursing
Current licensure as a registered nurse with the Nurse and Midwifery Council of Malta
Extensive knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
Knowledge of emergency care
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and all medical and hospital staff at all levels of the organisation
A team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills
Responsible and compassionate
Basic computer skills
Good time management
Excellent organisation skills
Professional and friendly attitude.