STATE REGISTERED NURSE, ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY-1

Kuching Specialist Hospital; Kuching; On-site; MYR 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

Kuching Specialist Hospital in Kuching, Malaysia is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team. Applicants should be registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia and possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, and ATLS. Responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care, conducting patient triaging, and executing doctor's orders while ensuring a collaborative healthcare environment.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate critical thinking, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Ongoing professional growth and maintaining certifications are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, and ATLS.
• Proficient in writing and conversing in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care to patients in urgent situations.
• Conduct patient triaging by performing detailed examinations.
• Execute doctor’s orders and coordinate with team members.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office literacy

Education

Nursing License from the Nursing Board of Malaysia

Job description

Responsibilities

Adherence to nursing care vision, mission, goals and objectives, aligning with the scope of nursing services, and performing shift duties as assigned by the Unit Manager to ensure high quality care rendered.

Notifies the unit manager of any changes in the situation that could impact the standards of care.

Providing high-quality care to patients in urgent situations, managing ambulance transfers, ensuring patient safety, and ensuring continuity of care during transitions to and from healthcare facilities.

Conduct patient triaging by performing detailed examinations, documenting abnormalities, informing the attending physician, and prioritizing care based on patient history to ensure prompt and effective treatment.

Identifying and collaborating with doctors and team members to manage life‑threatening conditions and effectively communicating with relevant professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Performing phlebotomy and intravenous infusions, administering medications, dressing changes, and assisting with simple surgical procedures as directed by medical officers or consultants, ensuring patient safety.

Assist with patient admission and discharge procedures, scheduling specialist clinic appointments, handling death cases with respect, and ensuring safe transfer to the mortuary.

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.

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.

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.

Providing emotional support and accompanying doctors while doing rounds, as well as assisting in procedures as needed.

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.

Actively participates in the health education of patients and their families in the ward as well as unit meetings, dialogue sessions, and hospital activities.

Provide clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication with patients, ensuring their understanding of their condition, treatment options, and care plan in a comprehensive manner.

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 and providing feedback.

Charge accurately, incorporating charges for equipment and consumable items into the patient’s charges and verifying their completeness.

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.

Human Resource and Development

Accountable for personal and professional growth, keeping up to date with professional change by maintaining mandatory learning hours.

Executes continuous professional development through annual competency evaluations and privileges every 3 years, and is proficient in performing cannulations and medication calculations.

Participates and contributes to the teaching program of the unit / ward and orientation of new members of staff to the ward routine.

Engages in the supervision of staff, which includes:

• Assistant nurses
• Midwives
• Care assistants
• Student nurses assigned to the unit for their clinical experience to achieve the clinical attachment objectives

Collaborates with the unit manager to evaluate staff performance, provide constructive feedback, and optimize staff, supply, and service utilisation for efficient resource allocation and coordination with consultants for effective bed management.

Participates in the development and maintenance of the nursing process, ensuring effective patient care and documentation.

Participates in research initiatives and advocates for quality improvement through evidence‑based practice.

Policies and Procedures

Participates in the review and revision of nursing policies, procedures, and work instructions, providing valuable insights, promoting best practices for optimal patient care, and continuously improving the process.

Inspects the DDA drugs with the previous shift’s nurse in charge and adheres to hospital policies and procedures in medication care, custody, and administration.

Checks daily and audits the resuscitation trolley periodically as scheduled.

Promotes infection prevention and control by ensuring staff follow protocols, implementing surveillance activities, and demonstrating commitment through personal involvement.

Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s personal and medical history.

Facilities and Equipment

Operates and maintains specialised equipment in a unit, guiding new staff on the use of it and maintaining accurate records.

Collaborates with the unit manager to maintain equipment, medical supplies, consumable items, and drugs, ensuring proper functioning, service according to the PPM schedule, and adequate stock and linen supply.

Notifies biomedical personnel of faulty equipment and assists in maintaining instruments and equipment through proper cleaning, handling, disinfection, and usage.

Participates in a quarterly stock count with the finance staff.

Safety and Quality Improvement Activities

Participates in and supports activities aimed at the continuous improvement of nursing services, including quality assurance, infection control, and fire and safety programs.

Conducts thorough investigations, root cause analyses, appropriate response actions, and timely completion of incident reports within the stipulated timeframe.

Collaborates with the unit manager to collect and evaluate clinical and administrative data, participates in hospital‑wide surveys such as MSQH, JCI, IMS, etc. for continuous quality improvement efforts.

Participates and contributes to the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative certification, focusing on promoting exclusive breastfeeding.

Adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994, which mandate reasonable work care, employer cooperation, protective equipment use, patient safety goals, World Alliance recommendations, patient and family rights policies, standard people practice, and 5S activities.

Education and Credentials

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

Skills & Competencies

Possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, and ATLS.

Proficient in writing and conversing in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Microsoft Office literacy.

Personal Attributes

Have interpersonal and communication skills.

Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Caring, honest, and responsible.

Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shift and weekends, public holidays, and anytime called during an emergency.

Passionate and committed to patient‑centred care and continuous quality improvement.

High integrity, patience, and high attention to detail.