STATE REGISTERED NURSE, HDU-5

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a registered nurse to provide specialized hemodialysis patient care, monitor patient conditions, and ensure adherence to doctors’ orders within a busy unit in Malaysia. The role involves patient education, teamwork with physicians and support staff, and active involvement in care planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Malaysian Nursing Board license, has dialysis experience, and is capable of handling shift work while maintaining compassionate communication with

Qualifications

• Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board with a valid practising license.
• Experience in dialysis units is preferred.
• Willingness to work in shifts and adapt to unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to nursing care vision and responsibilities; perform shifts as assigned by Unit Manager.
• Notify the Unit Manager of changes impacting care standards.
• Obtain and hand over patient progress reports and follow doctor's orders.
• Visit patients with the team to assess conditions and re-plan care.
• Provide comprehensive hemodialysis care using dialysis machines and related devices.
• Conduct nursing rounds and assist with procedures as needed.
• Execute doctors' orders and coordinate with team for treatments.
• Educate patients and families, participate in unit meetings and hospital activities.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients about their condition and care plan.
• Assist with patient billing procedures and scheduling next appointments.
• Collaborate with Unit Manager in administration and set care standards.
• Charge accurately for equipment and consumables; ensure stock and packaging integrity.
• Inspect sterile packs and maintain unit stock from CSSS.

Skills

Hemodialysis care

Nursing rounds

Patient communication

Care coordination

Dialysis equipment

Education

Registered Nurse license

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 comprehensive hemodialysis patient care using the nursing process approach and various medical devices (hemodialysis machines, CRRT, various access sites), manages all phases of hemodialysis treatment, maintains patient records, and promptly reports abnormalities to medical professionals.

6.Conducts nursing rounds on patients, providing emotional support and accompanying doctors while doing rounds, as well as assisting in procedures as needed.

7.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.

8.Engages actively in health education for patients and their families, unit meetings, and hospital activities, providing support and education to dialysis patients, advising on organ donation programs, and planning treatment programs to ensure adequate treatment.

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

10.Assist with patient billing procedures, scheduling next appointments and guide them to the cashier for payment processing after receiving treatment.

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 and providing feedback.

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 Regis

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.