Director of Nursing

Private Advertiser; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing for a private hospital in Kempas, Johor. The role focuses on planning, staffing, patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and staff development, with travel as needed.

The position requires 5–7 years in nursing leadership, APC validity, and a post-basic peri-operative qualification. Weekend/after-hours work is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or relevant certificates.
• Post-basic qualification in Peri-Operative Nursing.
• Minimum 5 years as Director of Nursing or up to 7 years as Assistant Director of Nursing in private hospital setting.
• Valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Willing to work in Kempas, Johor.
• Ability to travel for work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily nursing operations across inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Ensure appropriate nursing staffing levels based on patient acuity and service requirements.
• Monitor patient flow and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise bed utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Support Nurse Managers in resolving operational and clinical issues.
• Participate in hospital operational planning and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure continuity of nursing services during weekends, public holidays, and after-hours operations.
• Promote excellence in nursing practice and ensure compliance with standards and protocols.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention.
• Promote continuous professional development and competency assessments.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Coordinate nursing preparation for accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Post-basic qualification in Peri-Operative Nursing

Job description

a) Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising daily nursing operations across inpatient and outpatient clinical areas.

b) Ensure appropriate nursing staffing levels based on patient acuity and service requirements.

c) Monitor patient flow and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise bed utilisation and operational efficiency.

d) Support Nurse Managers in resolving operational and clinical issues.

e) Participate in hospital operational planning and emergency preparedness.

f) Ensure continuity of nursing services during weekends, public holidays, and after-hours operations.

2. Clinical Leadership

a) Promote excellence in nursing practice through evidence-based care.

b) Ensure compliance with nursing standards, clinical protocols, and hospital policies.

c) Guide nursing leaders in clinical decision‑making and patient safety practices.

d) Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and compassionate care.

e) Lead nursing initiatives that improve patient experience and clinical outcomes.

3. Workforce Planning & Human Resource Management

a) Assist in nursing manpower planning and workforce allocation.

b) Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention of nursing staff.

c) Support performance appraisal, succession planning, and career development programmes.

d) Identify staffing challenges and recommend workforce solutions.

e) Monitor attendance, overtime, leave management, and productivity.

4. Education & Professional Development

a) Promote continuous professional development for nursing staff.

b) Support competency assessment programmes.

c) Collaborate with Clinical Educators to develop annual education plans.

d) Encourage participation in continuing nursing education, certification, and specialty training.

e) Mentor Nurse Managers and emerging nursing leaders.

5. Quality Improvement & Patient Safety

a) Participate in quality improvement initiatives across nursing services.

b) Monitor nursing quality indicators, including:

Falls

Hospital-acquired infections

a) Analyse trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.

b) Participate in root cause analysis and incident investigations.

c) Promote risk management and patient safety culture.

6. Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance

a) Ensure compliance with:

Ministry of Health regulations

Nursing Board requirements

Malaysian Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act (where applicable)

Accreditation standards (MSQH, or equivalent)

a) Coordinate nursing preparation for accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.

b) Ensure documentation complies with legal and professional requirements.

7. Policy Development

a) Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.

c) Ensure policies remain current with evidence‑based practice and regulatory requirements.

a) Assist in preparing the nursing department budget.

b) Monitor departmental expenditure and resource utilisation.

c) Promote cost‑effective utilisation of manpower, supplies, and equipment.

d) Participate in procurement planning for nursing equipment and consumables.

9. Infection Prevention & Control

a) Support implementation of infection prevention and control programmes.

b) Ensure nursing compliance with infection control policies.

c) Participate in infection surveillance and outbreak management.

d) Promote hand hygiene and safe clinical practices.

10. Stakeholder Collaboation

Collaborate closely with:

a) Medical Consultants

b) Hospital Chief Executive Officer

c) Director of Nursing

d) Nurse Managers

e) Allied Health Departments

f) Human Resources

g) Quality Department

h) Operations Department

i) Pharmacy Department

j) Finance Department

k) Biomedical Engineering

l) Infection Prevention & Control Team

m) Support Services

n) External regulatory bodies and healthcare agencies

a) Act on behalf of the Director of Nursing during his/her absence.

b) Participate in hospital committees, quality councils, and governance meetings.

c) Support strategic planning and implementation of nursing initiatives.

d) Drive organisational change and service improvement projects.

e) Foster staff engagement, teamwork, and professional accountability.

12. Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

13. Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Company/Management/Board/Reporting Superior.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Possess minimum Bachelor Degree in Nursing or relevant certificates.

Possess post‑basic qualification in Peri‑Operative Nursing.

Must have at least 5 years of experience as Director of Nursing or up to 7 years of experience as Assistant Director of Nursing in private hospital setting.

Must possess valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).

Willing to work in Kempas, Johor.

Able to travel for work as and when necessary.