Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Malaysia is seeking a Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse for its Cath Lab. The successful candidate will assess patients pre-procedure, prepare them for cardiac interventions, and monitor post-procedure recovery. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, a nursing degree, and relevant certifications. Applicants must exhibit strong emergency response skills and the ability to work in a high-risk environment. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience in critical care.
• Able to assess patients and establish IV access.
• Must possess basic ECG interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for cardiac procedures and monitor post-procedure.
• Respond to complications during procedures.
• Participate in resuscitation efforts and emergency interventions.

Skills

Emergency response skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

ECG interpretation

Critical care knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

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Assess patients pre-procedure (vital signs, medical history, allergies, renal function, anticoagulation status).

Explain procedures to patients and families, obtain informed consent, and provide emotional support.

Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization, angiography, PCI, pacemaker insertion, EP studies, etc.

Establish IV access and administer pre-procedure medications as prescribed.

Monitor patients in recovery for complications (bleeding, hematoma, arrhythmias, hypotension).

Perform sheath removal or assist according to hospital policy.

Conduct vascular site checks and neurovascular assessments.

Provide post-procedure instructions and patient education.

3. Emergency & Critical Care

Recognize and respond promptly to complications such as:

Contrast reactions

Hypotension or bleeding

Participate in resuscitation (ACLS) and emergency interventions.

1. Education & Registration

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license (e.g. LJM / local nursing board)

2. Clinical Experience

Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience and experience in critical care areas.

Basic ECG interpretation skills

4. Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) – mandatory

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – preferred / must obtain within a specified period after hiring

5. Skills & Attributes

Able to work in a fast-paced, high-risk environment

Good communication and teamwork skills

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Catheterisation Laboratory Staff Nurse?

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