- Location
- KPJ PENANG SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, Malaysia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
1.Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.
2.Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.
3.Obtain ward report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse
4.Perform Daily routine:
•Conducts regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families.
•Prepares and tidies patients’ beds and linens as needed and organizes patients’ belongings as well as furniture.
•Disinfects the beds, furniture, and equipment after utilizing them.
•Maintain the ward, store, fridge and its facilities clean and tidy.
•Assist the patient with filling the hot water flask if needed.
•Answer phone calls and relay messages.
•Attendants to patients call the bell promptly.
•Assists nurses in transporting patients to and from the operating theatre.
•Escorts patients to other services for diagnostic tests and from the ward to other areas upon discharge.
•Dispatches specimens to the laboratory and collects results
•Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies from pharmacy and the store as required to maintain adequate stock levels for operations.
•Send out portable oxygen tanks for refilling or exchange, ensuring a continuous supply for emergency needs
5.Assists the trained staff in various aspects:
•Carried out of nursing care, such as patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, intravenous lines, catheterization, etc.
•Cleans and disinfects the trolley and instruments after use and stores them properly.
•Records the daily charges for the items used in the ward and updates the patients’ charges accordingly.
•Serves meals, prepare drinks for patients if needed, and collects trays
•Maintains the record of intake and output chart for each patient.
•Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely and comfortably using the correct body mechanics.
•Accompanies the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in the absence of trained nurses.
6.Attend meetings held by the service.
Job Requirement
•Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
•Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.
