Scrub Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (Operating Theatre)

Sunway Medical Centre; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway Medical Centre is seeking a skilled Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join their operating theatre team. The role involves ensuring patient safety through thorough checks before and during procedures and responding to emergencies. Candidates must hold a diploma/degree in nursing and be registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board, contributing to a high standard of care in one of Malaysia's leading private hospitals.

Qualifications

• Registered with Malaysian Nursing Board.
• Experience in perioperative care preferred.
• Detail-oriented and skilled in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mandatory patient and surgical checks.
• Respond to surgical emergencies.
• Ensure competencies and orientation completion.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient checks

Surgical emergency response

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Valid Annual Practicing Certificate

Post basic certification / Degree certification

Job description

Scrub Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (Operating Theatre)

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (Operating Theatre) to join our team and contribute to our high standards of patient care.

Job responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Conduct mandatory patient checks including informed consent, patient identity, and operation site prior to the start of procedure
• Conduct mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during, and pre-wound closure
• Respond to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary or respiratory failure and hemorrhage
• Ensure completion of all competencies and orientation checklist within stipulated time frame

Qualifications & requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• Registered with Malaysian Nursing Board with valid Annual Practicing Certificate
• Experience as a nurse providing perioperative care is preferred
• Post basic certification / Degree certification is an added advantage

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Salary, number of applicants, skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Staff Nurse?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Are you available to work public holidays?

Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interests in property, construction, education, and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia, expected to complete over the next four years.

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