Aspen Medical is seeking Nursing Officers to provide a high standard of nursing care at St James Hospital. Nurses will need to collaborate with other professional healthcare disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and achievement of the desired patient outcomes. St James Hospital Nurses provide care for adult medical and surgical patients and to pediatric patients with medical and/or surgical ailments.    Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: + 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 emphasizing 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. Qualifications: + Recognized 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 organization + A team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills + Responsible and compassionate + Computer literate + Good time management + Excellent organizational skills Powered by JazzHR