- Location
- Johor Specialist Hospital, Malaysia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Summary**
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate State Registered Nurse to join our Maternity Ward and Special Care Nursery team. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to mothers and newborns, ensuring their well-being and a positive experience throughout their hospital stay.
Job Responsibilities**
* Provide comprehensive nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum mothers, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
* Monitor and support laboring mothers, interpreting fetal monitoring strips and administering medications as prescribed.
* Assist with deliveries and provide immediate postpartum care to mothers and newborns.
* Provide specialized nursing care to neonates in the Special Care Nursery, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing incubators, and assisting with feeding and hygiene.
* Educate new mothers on infant care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and discharge instructions.
* Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
* Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and documentation.
* Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.
* Respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively.
* Participate in continuous professional development and training.
Job Qualifications**
* Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the relevant nursing board.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Maternity Ward or Special Care Nursery setting.
* Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is highly desirable.
* Strong knowledge of obstetrics, neonatology, and maternal-child health principles.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
* Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
* Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
