State Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU/CICU/NICU/HDU/PICU

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital; Penang; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse with Post Basic qualification to provide high-quality patient care across urgent and routine settings. You will lead nursing care, triage patients, and collaborate with doctors and the care team to ensure safety and continuity of care.

You will perform phlebotomy, IV infusions, and assist with procedures, while maintaining meticulous documentation and communicating with patients and families in a compassionate, culturally sensitive

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice.
• Post Basic qualification in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to nursing care vision, mission, goals and objectives and perform shift duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.
• Notify the unit manager of changes affecting standards of care.
• Provide high-quality care in urgent situations and manage ambulance transfers.
• Conduct patient triaging with detailed examinations and documentation.
• Identify and collaborate with doctors and team members to manage life-threatening conditions.
• Perform phlebotomy and IV infusions and assist with procedures as directed.
• Assist with patient admission and discharge, and schedule clinic appointments.
• Handover progress reports and follow doctors' orders.
• Visit patients with the team to reassess care and priorities.
• Provide holistic patient care using the nursing process and maintain documentation.
• Offer emotional support to patients and accompany doctors during rounds.
• Execute doctor's orders and coordinate with the team for treatment.
• Participate in health education and unit meetings.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families.
• Collaborate with unit manager on administration and care standards.
• Accurately record charges for equipment and consumables.
• Inspect sterile packs and maintain adequate unit stock.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (Malaysia)

Post Basic qualification

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

IV therapy equipment

Sterile pack inspection

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.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.
• 4.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.
• 5.Identifying and collaborating with doctors and team members to manage life‑threatening conditions and effectively communicating with relevant professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• 6. Performing phlebotomy and intravenous infusions for patients, administering medications, dressing changes, and assisting with simple surgical procedures as directed by medical officers or consultants, ensuring patient safety.
• 7. Assist with patient admission and discharge procedures, scheduling specialist clinic appointments, handling death cases with respect, and ensuring safe transfer to the mortuary.
• 8. 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.
• 9.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.
• 10.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.
• 11.Providing emotional support and accompanying doctors while doing rounds, as well as assisting in procedures as needed
• 12. 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.
• 13. Actively participates in the health education of patients and their families in the ward as well as unit meetings, dialogue sessions, and hospital activities.
• 14.Provide clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication with patients, ensuring their understanding of their condition, treatment options, and care plan in a comprehensive manner
• 15. 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.
• 16. Charge accurately, incorporating charges for equipment and consumable items into the patient's charges and verifying their completeness.
• 17. 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.

REQUIREMENT Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse Post Basic qualification in a related field 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.