SPECIALIST NURSE, PAEDIATRIC WARD

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital in Malaysia is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in a dynamic ward, aligning practices with hospital standards.

You will perform nursing rounds, coordinate care with doctors and families, and document patient progress while adhering to safety and ethical guidelines.

A valid Nursing Board of Malaysia license is required; the role offers opportunities to grow and contribute to patient outcomes in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Registered with Nursing Board of Malaysia and valid practicing license.
• Experience in hospital nursing and patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients with the team to assess conditions, re-plan nursing care, and determine priorities.
• Provide holistic patient care using the nursing process and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate with doctors, consultants and families; report any abnormal findings promptly.
• Conduct nursing rounds, assist in procedures, and coordinate care with the team.
• Ensure correct administration of doctor's orders and bed management.
• Participate in ward health education and unit meetings.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication with families

Handover

Bed management

Education

Registered Nurse (Malaysia)

Job description

1. Adherence to nursing care vision, mission, goals and objectives, aligns with the scope of nursing services, and performs shift duties as assigned by the Unit Manager to ensure high quality care rendered.
2. Notifies the unit manager of any changes in the situation that could impact the standards of care.
3. Obtains and handovers a report of patient progress, ensuring all doctor's orders are followed before changing or over taking shifts and notifying any incidents or problems encountered.
4. Visit patients in the unit with team members to assess conditions, re-plan nursing care, and determine nursing priorities based on patient needs and staff availability.
5. Provides personalized, holistic patient care using the nursing process approach, maintaining accurate documentation in patient folders, and promptly reporting any abnormal findings to relevant doctors or consultants.
6. Provide attentive care to infants and young children, as well as effectively communicating and managing challenging situations with them and their families.
7. Conducts nursing rounds on patients, providing emotional support and accompanying doctors while doing rounds, as well as assisting in procedures as needed.
8. Executing the doctor's orders, coordinating with team members related to patients’ treatment, and fostering effective communication with all disciplines, patients, and relatives to ensure patient satisfaction.
9. Actively participates in the health education of patients and their families in the ward as well as unit meetings, dialogue sessions, and hospital activities.
10. Provide clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication with patients, ensuring their understanding of their condition, treatment options, and care plan in a comprehensive manner.
11. Collaborate with the unit manager in administration, setting care standards, and fulfilling duties in the absence of the unit manager, while also carrying out assigned tasks, providing feedback and coordination with consultants for effective bed management.
12. Charge accurately, incorporating charges for equipment and consumable items into the patient's charges and verifying their completeness.
13. Inspect and document the supply of sterile packs to ensure the integrity of the packaging and maintain an adequate supply of unit stock from CSSS.

Job Requirement

Registered with Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.