HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, OPERATION THEATRE

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital seeks a capable nursing assistant to deliver basic nursing care in accordance with established standards. You will work closely with the nursing team, report incidents promptly, and assist during patient transport, OP theatre duties, and recovery.

Your role includes aiding sterile services and supply tasks, attending patient calls, and upholding high hygiene and safety standards in the OR and wards.

Qualifications

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia is required.
• Certified healthcare assistants are preferred for this role.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care per established standards.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team and report incidents.
• Assist with patient transport and comfort in the ward and theatre areas.
• Support the sterile services and supply chain tasks as needed.
• Attend to patients' calls and ensure timely responses.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in operating theatres and recovery areas.

Skills

Fluent English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Providebasicnursing carein accordance withestablished standards, work collaboratively with team members, and report any incidents or issues to relevant authorities to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Providebasicnursing carein accordance withestablished standards, work collaboratively with team members, and report any incidents or issues to relevant authorities to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

1.Providebasicnursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, andobjectivesof the nursing services and the hospital.

2.Notify the nursing leaders of anysituationsthatimpactthe quality of care. 3.Obtainunitreport and assignment at the beginning of each shiftand performadditionaltasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.

4.Daily routinein Operation theatre:

• Perform thorough cleaning each morning, including sanitizing operating tables, lamps, andothers.

• Inspect supplies and gas cylinders to ensure their safety and guarantee well-stockedanesthesiamachine.

• Transportpatients from the ward, transporting the patient to the induction room, andassistingthe patient until they are evaluated by an anesthetist.

• Transportpatients to the operating room andassistin their safe lifting onto the operating table.

• Provide assistance tothe anesthetist, adjust the operating light according to the surgeon’s instructions, and consistentlymaintainthe sterility and cleanliness of the operating theatre.

• Transportthe patient to the recovery room andassistin their comfort.

• Conducts regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families.

• Perform cleaning of thefloors, operating tables, walls, and lamps, as well asdisinfectionof the operating theatre (OT) and scrub room after each procedure.

• Conduct weekly cleaning of the entire unit tomaintainhigh standardsof cleanliness and hygiene.

• Keeps theunit, store,fridgeand its facilities clean and tidy.

• Collectpharmacyand surgical supplies frompharmacy andthe store asrequiredtomaintainadequate stock levels for operations.

• Answer phone calls and relay messages.

• Attendants to patients call the bell promptly.

• Ensureportable oxygencontinuous supply for emergency needs

5.Assiststhe trained staff in various aspects:

• Carried out ofbasicnursing 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 themproperly.

• Records the daily charges for the items used in theunitand updates the patients’ charges accordingly.

• Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely using the correct body mechanics.

• Accompanies the consultantor anaesthetistin performing proceduresand involve in all activities in operation theatrein the absence of trained staff.

6.Daily routine in Central Sterile Supply Services

• Receive and inspect returned sets from wards.

• Distribute sterilized sets on an exchange basis.

• Clean and dry various instruments.

• Inspect the instruments 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.

• Assistin inventory management for linen and instruments.

• Procure necessary solutions, tapes, sutures, and instruments from the store.

7.Attend meetings held by the service.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.

Knowledge andExperiences:

• Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage

Special skillsrequired

• Able to converse fluently and write in English language and Bahasa Malaysia

Personal attributes

• Haveinterpersonal 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.