HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, OPERATION THEATER

KPJ KUALA SELANGOR SPECIALIST HOSPITAL; Kuala Selangor; Sur place; MYR 24 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KPJ KUALA SELANGOR SPECIALIST HOSPITAL is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to provide high-quality patient care in compliance with established standards. The role includes assisting in the operating theatre, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the unit.

The ideal candidate should possess SIjil Pelajaran Malaysia certification, be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. A commitment to continuous professional development is also essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage.
• Caring, honest, responsible worker.
• Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shifts, and weekends.

Responsabilités

• Provide basic nursing care in accordance with established standards.
• Assist in managing the proper storage and availability of biomedical equipment.
• Participate in patient safety policies and compliance with safety measures.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal and communication skills

Formation

SIjil Pelajaran Malaysia Certified

Description du poste

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Provide basic nursing care in accordance with established standards, work collaboratively with team members, and report any incidents or issues to relevant authorities to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.

• Notify nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.
• Obtain unit report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.

Operating Theatre Duties

• Perform thorough cleaning each morning, including sanitizing operating tables, lamps, and others.
• Inspect supplies and gas cylinders to ensure their safety and guarantee well‑stocked anesthesia machine.
• Transport patients from the ward, transporting the patient to the induction room, and assist the patient until they are evaluated by an anesthetist.
• Transport patients to the operating room and assist in their safe lifting onto the operating table.
• Provide assistance to the anesthetist, adjust the operating light according to the surgeon's instructions, and consistently maintain the sterility and cleanliness of the operating theatre.
• Transport the patient to the recovery room and assist in their comfort.
• Conduct regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families.
• Perform cleaning of the floors, operating tables, walls, and lamps, as well as disinfection of the operating theatre (OT) and scrub room after each procedure.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of the entire unit to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Keep the unit, store, fridge and its facilities clean and tidy.
• Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies from pharmacy and the store as required to maintain adequate stock levels for operations.
• Answer phone calls and relay messages.
• Attend to patients who call the bell promptly.
• Ensure portable oxygen continuous supply for emergency needs.
• Assist the trained staff in various aspects of basic nursing care such as patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, transfer, dressing, intravenous lines, catheterization, etc.
• Cleans and disinfects the trolley and instruments after use and stores them properly.
• Record the daily charges for the items used in the unit and update the patients’ charges accordingly.
• Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely using the correct body mechanics.
• Accompany the consultant or anesthetist in performing procedures and participate in all activities in the operating theatre in the absence of trained staff.

Central Sterile Supply Services Duties

• Receive and inspect returned sets from wards.
• Distribute sterilized sets on an exchange basis.
• Clean and dry various instruments.
• Inspect instruments to ensure they are functional and sets are complete.
• Prepare and label sets for sterilization.
• Uphold cleanliness in workspaces, including sinks, tables, and trolleys.
• Keep the linen store and stock areas tidy and well‑organized.
• Assist in inventory management for linen and instruments.
• Procure necessary solutions, tapes, sutures, and instruments from the store.
• Attend meetings held by the service.

Human Resources & Development

• Proactively engage in learning and development to meet the minimum requirement of 20 hours of continuing education per year.
• Orient new staff members to the unit routines.
• Maintain a record of personal leave and training attendance.

Policies & Procedures

Adhere to the hospital's policies and nursing code of conduct, ensuring patient confidentiality and standard infection control practices are upheld.

Facilities & Equipment

Assist the trained staff in managing the proper storage, condition, and availability of biomedical equipment in the unit, maintaining a sufficient supply of ward stock, and maintaining accurate records for equipment, medical supplies, and consumable item specimen collections.

Safety and Quality Improvement Activities

Participate in new services, comply with 5S activities, patient safety policies, and adherence to ISO, MSQH, JCI, PSG, and NNA, ensure compliance with patient safety goals and occupational safety measures. Adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994, take reasonable care at work, cooperate with employers, wear proper PPE, and follow all safety and health instructions and measures.

Job Requirements

• Education: SIjil Pelajaran Malaysia Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.
• Knowledge and Experiences: Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage.
• Special skills required: Able to converse fluently and write in English language and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Personal attributes: Have interpersonal and communication skills. Caring, honest, and responsible worker. Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shifts and weekends, public holidays and any time called during an emergency.