3.4 It is being noted that the salary for the position of Staff Nurse is supplemented by allowances as specified by the sectoral agreement in force signed between the Government of Malta and the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses.

(ii)(a) proficient in the Maltese Language. However, candidates who do not possess proficiency in the Maltese language will still be considered but have to provide evidence of basic proficiency in the Maltese Language before confirmation of appointment, which is within one (1) year of engagement in case of Nurses appointed with a Degree and six (6) months in case of Nurses appointed with a Diploma by being successful in the examination in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession Part 1 of the University of Malta. The course officially leading to this examination is the Course in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession Part 1 run by the Department of Maltese of the University of Malta. Nurses engaged with a Diploma who would have not obtained this certification within the probationary period of six (6) months, will be given a onetime extension of six (6) months to successfully obtain this certification, prior to confirmation of their appointment. Any related course and assessment fees are to be paid by prospective selected candidates. However, such expenses may be claimed through the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Scheme.

AND

b. proficient in the English Language;

Either

• by providing proof by the interview date, that the primary nursing qualification was undertaken in the English Language;

OR

• by providing by the interview date, a valid certificate of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) of average band score of 6 or above in the listening, reading, writing and speaking domains. A certified equivalent qualification to IELTS (Overall Band Score 6) e.g. GCSE/ Cambridge: Grade C, TOEFL (IBT): 60-80, CEFR: B2 will also be accepted.

OR

• by providing documentation showing at least 6-month Full Time Equivalent certified work experience as registered Nurse in the United Kingdom, Ireland or any other English Speaking country where English is the primary and/ or the official language.

     

AND

(iii) in possession of a recognised qualification at MQF level 5 with a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent in Nursing or a comparable professional qualification AND in possession of a certificate of registration as First Level Nurse with the Council for Nurses and Midwives (Malta), or be listed in the Special Parts of the Register held by the Council for Nurses and Midwives (Malta) in respect of nurses trained in the different special areas recognised by the said Council;

5.2 (i) Qualifications at a level higher than that specified above will be accepted for eligibility purposes, provided they meet any specified subject requirements. 

A Master's qualification at MQF Level 7, or equivalent, must compromise a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits*.

(ii) Moreover, candidates who have not yet formally obtained any of the above-mentioned qualifications will still be considered. Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have been approved for the award of the qualification in question.

(iii) Furthermore, candidates who are currently following a recognised programme of study at a higher MQF level than that requested above will also be considered.  Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have successfully completed the necessary ECTS/ECVETS credits, or equivalent, and attained the required MQF level, by the closing time and date of the call for applications.

5.3 Applicants must be of conduct which is appropriate to the post applied for. In the case of applicants who are already in the Malta Public Service, the GP 47 is to be requested by HR Unit of the ministry /department issuing the call for application from the Director responsible for HR where applicants are serving, while those applying from outside the Public Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Police or other competent authority not earlier than one (1) month from the date of application and state whether they have ever been in Government Service, giving details. 

5.4 Applicants must be eligible to take up their due appointment, in terms of 5.1 to 5.3 above, not only by the closing time and date of this call for applications but also on the date of appointment.

5.5 Applicants are obliged to immediately inform the Selection Board (if result has not yet been published, in which case the application should be withdrawn by the applicant) or the HR Unit within the issuing ministry / department (if result has been published) upon any change in the status of their appointment from the date of submission of their application until the closing date, or upon being called for appointment as a result, of this call for application, as the case may be. Non-observance of this instruction may lead to disciplinary action. On its part, at the start of the interview, the Selection Board will request the candidate to declare any changes in status of his/her current appointment from the date of submission of application.

5.6 Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications (see link below).

5.7 The appointment of Third Country Nationals will be without prejudice to the applicant satisfying all eligibility requirements specified in 5.1 to 5.3 above and being granted a work permit in line with the Single Permit Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 217.17 of the laws of Malta) as well as being able to fulfil all other conditions of entry into the Schengen territory. Each process is carried out independently and subject to due diligence processing by the competent Maltese authorities. Applicants who fail to satisfy these requirements within six (6) months from the closing date of the call for applications will be disqualified from the selection process.