Ward Nurse

• 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