Ward Nurse

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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Nurses deliver individualised care to patients utilising the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established nursing practice, ethics and Saint James Hospital Policies. Nurses need to monitor patients, administer medication, maintain records, consult with healthcare providers, and educate patients. Nurses collaborate with other professional healthcare disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and achievement of the desired patient outcomes. Nurses need to interact with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team whilst maintaining a high standard of professional nursing. Saint James Hospital Nurses provide care for adult medical and surgical patients, and to pediatric patients with medical and/or surgical ailments.

• Providing bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Consulting and coordinating with the health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Assessing, implementing, planning, and evaluating nursing care plans by working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Recording and maintaining accurate and complete health care records including vital signs and medical information.
• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in the patients’ condition.
• Preparing and administering medications as prescribed and record all entries of medication administration accurately.
• Reporting any suspected adverse drug reaction immediately to the medical team and pharmacist.
• Initiating and providing education accordingly to patients and relatives on how to manage their illness/surgery and emphasising on home care needs.
• Accompanying specialists during ward rounds and ensure that changes in patient care are communicated to colleagues.
• Responding immediately to lifesaving/emergency care situations.
• Actively leading and participating in the discharge planning process.
• Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all departments in the Hospital.
• To be courteous and professional, with both clients, colleagues, and service providers.
• Reporting all incidents and accidents appropriately and to write out reports accordingly and in a timely manner.
• Abiding by Company policies and protocols, and ensuring implementation of new protocols, as required.
• Carrying out other departmental duties as required and requested within the remit of a professional nurse.
• Supervising and coordinating activities of the junior nursing staff/health care assistants.
• Assisting with the induction of new staff.
• Responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and actions.
• Reporting breakages and malfunctioning equipment to the Nursing Officer or the relevant department (Biomedical or Engineering).
• Ensuring a safe hygienic environment is maintained for the benefit of patients/clients, staff, and visitors.
• Contributing 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.
• Maintaining and developing professional knowledge and competence. Ensuring all mandatory training is current and updated accordingly.
• Participating in standard Setting and Quality Assurance Programmes for the unit.
• To be flexible with regards to shift rotation.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

• 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
• Computer literate
• Good time management
• Excellent organisation skills
• Professional and friendly attitude.
  
  

What’s in it for you

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

Join us for exceptional benefits and a positive work culture.