JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will possess clinical expertise and will supervise and deliver direct patient care in the 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 HOD / DNO. Under the supervision of the HOD, IMCU Staff Nurse will assist in the management of the IMCU team to promote professional practice development.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO PROVIDE A HIGH STANDARD OF NURSING CARE
Actively participating in the delivery of patient and family care, and acting as a specialist clinical adviser to the students, nursing and medical team, and other hospital departments as required.
On a shift-to-shift basis supervising and co-ordinating 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.
Ensuring 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 carrying out extended role nursing procedures, such as ambulance support, casting, and haemodynamic monitoring as per unit policies, following a competency-based training programme.
Developing the role in accordance with the Council for Nurses and Midwives (CNM), Malta, Scope of Professional Practice.
Ensuring 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-ordinating and actively participating in safe and effective transportation of patients.
Participating in health care promotion for patients, relatives & staff.
Accurately interpreting the significance of patients’ clinical signs, recognising the limitations of own sphere of responsibility and promptly referring patient to appropriate personnel.
Undertaking impeccable infection control practices.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ELIGIBLE CRITERIA
Valid Nursing Degree.
Current licensure with the Malta Council for Nurses and Midwives.
To be courteous and professional, at all times, with both clients, colleagues and service providers.
To report all incidents and accidents appropriately and in a timely manner.
To abide by Company policies and protocols, at all times, 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 be responsible and accountable for own nursing practice and actions.
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.
Should possess excellent organisation and time management skills.
Be able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues and specialists.
Be computer literate.
Possess a positive, can-do attitude.
