STATE REGISTERED NURSE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY WARD

KPJ Healthcare; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a STATE REGISTERED NURSE for the multidisciplinary ward. The role requires ongoing professional development, supervision of junior staff, and active participation in teaching and unit activities to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will engage in policy reviews, infection control, and safety programs while supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Post Basic qualification in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience and diversity in clinical experience.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, MTLS, PALS and NRP (according to specialties).
• Proficient in writing and conversing in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for personal and professional growth through mandatory learning hours.
• Participate in unit teaching programs and orient new staff to ward routines.
• Supervise staff including assistants and student nurses to meet clinical objectives.
• Collaborate to evaluate staff performance and optimize resource use.
• Maintain nursing documentation and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

English proficient

Bahasa Malaysia proficient

Leadership

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Nurse with Malaysia Nursing Board

Post Basic qualification in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

STATE REGISTERED NURSE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY WARD

1. Accountable for personal and professional growth and keeps up to date withprofessional change by maintaining mandatory learning hours.2. Executes continuous professional development through annual competency evaluations and privileges every 3 years, and is proficient in performing calculations and medication calculations.3. Participates and contributes to the teaching program of the unit/ward and orientation of new members of staff to the ward routine.4. Engage in the supervision of staff, which includes: Assistant Nurses, Midwives, Care Assistants, and student nurses assigned to the unit for their clinical experience to achieve the clinical attachment objectives.5. Collaborates with the unit manager to evaluate staff performance, provide constructive feedback, and optimize staff, supply, and service utilization for efficient resource allocation and coordination with consultants for effective bed management.6. Participate and contribute to the development and maintenance of the nursing process, ensuring effective patient care and documentation.7. Participates in research initiatives and advocates for quality improvement through evidence-based practice.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. 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.
2. Inspect the Psychotropic drugs with the previous shift's nurse in charge and adhere to hospital policies and procedures in medication care, custody, and administration.
3. Checks daily and audits resuscitation trolley periodically as scheduled.
4. Promotes infection prevention and control by ensuring staff follow protocols, implementing surveillance activities, and demonstrating commitment through personal involvement.
5. Maintain confidentiality of patient’s personal and medical history

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
1. Operates and maintains specialized equipment in a unit, guiding new staff on the use of it and maintaining accurate records.
2. Collaborate with the unit manager to maintain equipment, medical supplies, consumable items, and drugs, ensuring proper functioning, service according to the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule, and adequate stock and linen supply.
3. Notify biomedical personnel of faulty equipment and assist in maintaining instruments and equipment through proper cleaning, handling, disinfection, and usage.
4. Participate in a quarterly stock count with the finance staff.

SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
1. Participate in and support activities aimed at the continuous improvement of nursing services, including quality assurance, infection control, and fire and safety programs.
2. Conduct thorough investigations, root cause analyses, appropriate response actions, and timely completion of incident reports within the stipulated timeframe.
3. Collaborate with unit manager to collect and evaluate clinical and administrative data, and participate in hospital-wide surveys like MSQH, JCI, IMS, etc. for continuous quality improvement efforts.
4. Participate and contribute to the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiatives certification, with focus on promoting exclusive breastfeeding.
5. Adhere 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.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

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

Post Basic qualification in a related field

Knowledge and Experiences:

Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of clinical experience and diversity in clinical experience.

Possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, MTLS, PALS and NRP (according to the specialties)

Special skills are required.

Proficient in writing and conversing in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Caring, honest, and responsible workers and team player

Microsoft Office literacy

Personal attributes

Good leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shifts and weekends, public holidays, and any time called during an emergency.

Passionate and committed to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement.

High integrity, patience, and attention to detail.