Emergency Department Nurse - Part Time

About Us

At Saint James Hospital Group, we bring over 25 years of healthcare expertise, known for our excellence, innovation, and advanced technology. Join our dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and personal growth.

What You’ll Do

The post holder will possess clinical expertise and will supervise and deliver direct patient care in the Immediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU). He/she will also manage the IMCU on a shift-by-shift basis developing an awareness of strategic management in the absence of the Head of Department (HOD) / Deputy Nursing Officer (DNO). Under the supervision of the HOD, IMCU Staff Nurse will assist in the management of the IMCU team to promote professional practice development.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the delivery of patient and family care, and act as a specialist clinical adviser to the students, nursing and medical team, and other hospital departments as required.
• On a shift-to-shift basis supervise and co-ordinate effective planning, delivery, evaluation and monitoring of standards of care carried out at IMCU for all patients, with due regard to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and their families.
• Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives, keeping them informed of progress and treatment, and providing support and help as required.
• In the patient’s best interest carry out extended role nursing procedures, such as ambulance support, casting, and haemodynamic monitoring as per unit policies, following a competency-based training programme.
• Develop the role in accordance with the Council for Nurses and Midwives (CNM), Malta, Scope of Professional Practice.
• Ensure nursing care is delivered in accordance with Hospital policies; Departmental (IMCU) standard procedures and practices; CNM’s Code of Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice.
• Co-ordinate and actively participate in safe and effective transportation of patients.
• Participate in health care promotion for patients, relatives & staff.
• Accurately interpret the significance of patients’ clinical signs, recognise the limitations of own sphere of responsibility and promptly refer patient to appropriate personnel.
• Undertake impeccable infection control practices.
• Effectively co-ordinate the operation within IMCU on a regular basis, facilitating appropriate and economic use of resources, including organising adequate manpower, and liaising with appropriate multidisciplinary team members.
• During a shift “in charge” co-ordinate IMCU staffing ensuring that the Head of Department is aware of deficiencies but as the post holder be self-proactive in resolving the problem. Ensure that documentation of all shift changes are recorded accurately.
• Actively participate in the management of robust communication channels within the nursing and interdisciplinary team to achieve a cohesive service and effective care delivery.
• Act as an exemplary role model who leads by example in regard to professional attitudes, conduct, and appearance and with regard to the Hospital Service Standards.
• Ensure adequate established levels of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical supplies are available.
• Uphold and maintain Hospital policies and statutory regulations relating to Health and Safety, Infection Control, Fire Management, Major Incident, and Risk Management procedures.
• Actively participate in the development of unit projects, encouraging innovation and creativity.
• Under the supervision of the Head of Department actively contribute to the implementation of change in response to clinical and organisational demands and innovations. Support junior staff during times of change.
• In the absence of a more senior nurse, ensure that any complaints are dealt with professionally, in a timely manner and according to hospital’s policy.

Qualifications

• 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
• A team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Be responsible and compassionate
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Good time management
• Excellent organisation skills
• Professional and friendly attitude.

What’s in it for you

• Complimentary daily Lunch
• Staff and family discounts on hospital services and fees
• Staff Discounts on products and services from our subsidiaries
• Internal training programs and skill development initiatives
• Support with training and professional development
• Employee referral bonus incentive
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology.

Join us for exceptional benefits and a positive work culture.