Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

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

Job summary

A leading medical center in Malaysia seeks a Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse for its Cath Lab. Candidates must hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and be a registered nurse with at least 3 years of clinical experience, particularly in critical care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, monitoring recovery, and providing patient education. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory, while Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in critical care areas required.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients pre-procedure and explain procedures.
• Monitor patients in recovery for complications.
• Provide post-procedure instructions and education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Basic ECG interpretation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Valid nursing license

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse - Cath Lab

Responsibilities

• 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.

Emergency & Critical Care

• Recognize and respond promptly to complications such as contrast reactions, hypotension or bleeding.
• Participate in resuscitation (ACLS) and emergency interventions.

Education & Registration

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license (e.g., LJM / local nursing board).

Clinical Experience

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience and experience in critical care areas.
• Basic ECG interpretation skills.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – mandatory.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – preferred / must obtain within a specified period after hiring.

Skills & Attributes

• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-risk environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.