1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for rendering professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unitofthehospital.Suchnursingcareisanintegralpartoftheindividualizedholistic patient care plan as directed by the medical staff according to the Policies and Procedures of the hospital and in keeping with the generally accepted principles,policiesand procedures of the Nursing Services.
2) JOB DESCRIPTION
Organization and Management
Understands and carries out the nursing care in line with Vision and Mission Statements,GoalsandObjectivesthatsuitthescopeoftheNursingServices.
WorksshiftdutiesorasassignedbyUnitManageraccordingtoUnit’sOperational Hours.
InformsUnitManagerwhenchangeoccursincircumstanceswhichaffect standards of care.
Receivesandhandoverreportofpatient,knowsthecaseindetail:
- Progressofthepatient.
- Ensures all doctors’ orders are carried out before shift change and ontaking over case.
- Anyincidentorproblemsencountered.
Visitseverypatientintheunittogetherwiththeteammembersontakingover of duties to:
- Assessconditionofpatient,comparewithreport.
- Re-plannursingcareaccordingtoassessmentorevaluation.
- Determinesnursingprioritiesandplanspatientcareaccordingtopatient’s needs and staff availability.
Provides individualized holistic care to patients using the Nursing Process approach with proper nursing documentation in patients’ files and that it iscontemporaneous.
Reportsallabnormalfindingsandprogressofpatientstotherelevantdoctors or consultants.
Conducts regular nursing rounds on all patients in the ward to ascertain for other additional needs; talk to patient/family members as an integral part of providing emotional support.
Follows doctors / consultants ward round and assists them in doing procedures when required.
Carries out orders of doctors / consultants pertaining to care of patients and delegates to other team members according to their assignments.
Establishesanddevelopseffectivecommunicationwithalldisciplines,patients and relatives, to achieve optimal patient’ satisfaction.
Attends and participates in unit meetings, dialogue sessions and hospital’sactivities.
Participatesinthehealtheducationofpatientsandtheirfamiliesintheward.
AssiststheUnitManagerintheadministrationoftheunitwardswhen assigned as shift nurse in charge.
Acts on behalf of the Unit Manager in setting standards and expectations in the quality of care.
Carries out duties and responsibilities of the Unit Manager in her absence asdirected.
Ensurechargesofequipment/consumableitemsintopatient’scharges accordingly and checked for completeness.
ResponsibleforcheckinganddocumentingsupplyofsterilepacksfromCSSS and weekly checking for integrity of packaging.
Maintainsanddocumentsadequatesupplyofunitstock.
CarriesoutassignmentsscheduledbyUnitManagerandprovidefeedback.
Liaisesanddiscusseswiththerelevantdoctorsconsultantswithregardsto care of patients in the unit / ward.
Human Resource and Development
Takespersonalresponsibilityforownprofessionaldevelopmentandkeepsup to date with professional change and growth by maintaining mandatory learning hours.
Participates in the teaching program of the unit / ward and orientation of new members of staff to the ward routine.
Involvesinthesupervisionofthelowercategoriesofstaff such as Assistantnurses,Midwives,CareAssistant, Studentnurseswhoarepostedtotheunitfortheirclinicalexperience andassistthemtoachievetheirobjectivesofthatclinicalattachment.
Assists the Unit Manager in appraising the job performance of the lower categories of unit staff by giving accurate feedback with no malice orprejudice.
Participatesinthedevelopmentandmaintenanceofthenursingprocess when providing patient care as well as nursing documentation.
Supports and assists the Unit Manager in effective and efficient utilization of staff, supplies and services
Policies and Procedure
ContributessuggestionsinperiodicrevisionandupgradingofNursingPolicies and Procedures and relevant work instructions.
Checks DDA drugs with the off-going Nurse In-charge of the previous shiftwhen in-charge of the present shift.
Participatesinthecare,custody,andadministrationofmedicationsin accordance with Hospital Policies and Procedures.
Checksdailyandauditsresuscitationtrolleyperiodicallyasscheduled.
Ensure all staff complies with Prevention and Control of Infection includingimplementationofsurveillanceactivityintheunitandevidenceofinvolvement.
Maintainconfidentialityofpatient’spersonalandmedicalhistory.
Facilities and Equipment
Assistthequalifiedstaffinthefollowing:
- Oversees the storage and condition of biomedical equipment within the unit,inspectingitregularlytoensureitmeetsthePPMschedule,reports any faulty equipment, and is ready for use.
- Overseeing the linen and medical supply store by ensuring adequate stock and linen supply according to par level, monitoring stock movement and tallying after charging, coordinating monthly internal stockcounts,andmaintainingaccuraterecordsofequipment,medical supplies, consumable items, and laboratory items for specimencollections.
Participateindoingastockcountwiththefinanceteamquarterly.
Safety and Quality Improvement Activities
Operatesmaintainsspecializedequipmentassignedtotheunitandprovides assistance guidance to new staff in their use.
Assists the Unit Manager in keeping accurate records of equipment, medicalsuppliesand drugs in the unit / ward.
Checks that all equipment in the unit are functioning well and service according to PPM schedule.
Report to Bio Medical personnel if any faulty and takes necessary actionaccordingly.
Assists in maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper cleaning, handling, disinfect and utilizing as directed.
Fully receptive and supportive in the activities that contribute towards continuous improvementofnursingservicee.g.,QualityAssurance,Infection Control and Fire and Safety Program.
Conduct investigation androotcauseanalysisinanyincidentintheservices, takes appropriate action and ensure completion of incident reports within stipulated time frame.
Carries out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994: -
- Totakereasonablecareatworkforthesafetyofyourselfandotherpersons.
- To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty.
- Towearoruseanyprotectiveequipmentorclothingprovidedbytheemployer.
- Tocomplywithanyinstructionormeasureonoccupationalsafetyandhealth.
EnsurescomplianceofPatientSafetyGoalsassafetyimprovementmeasures recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety.
EnsuresthepoliciesonPatientandFamily’sRightsarealwaysaddressed.
Complies with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Breastfeeding Policy, and protect, promote, and support Baby Friendly Hospital activities.
Participatesin5Sactivitiesandcomplywiththespecifiedrequirements.
EnsuresallstaffalwaysadherestoStandardPeoplePractice(SPP).
3) JOB REQUIREMENT
RegisteredwithNursingBoardofMalaysiawithavalidlicensetopractice as a Registered Nurse.
PossesscertificationsinBLS,ACLS,andPALS.
ProficientinwritingandconversinginEnglishandBahasaMalaysia.
Microsoftofficeliteracy.
Haveinterpersonalandcommunicationskills.
Criticalthinkingandproblem-solvingskills.
Caring,honest,andresponsibleworkers.
Willingnesstoworkonschedulehours,shiftandweekends,publicholidays and anytime called during an emergency
Passionateandcommitmenttopatientcenteredcareandcontinuous quality improvement.
Highintegrity,patienceandhighattentiontodetails.
Established in 1961, Malayan Flour Mills Berhad (MFM) is the pioneer in the flour milling industry in Malaysia. MFM has grown to become the leading flour miller in Malaysia with regional presence in Vietnam and Indonesia. Over the years, we have expanded into poultry integration, aquaculture, and raw material trading. In FY21, the group revenue was RM2.43 billion.
MFM is one of the major poultry integrators in poultry feeds, breeding, farming with a state-of-the-art processing facility across the poultry value chain. Designed to meet the domestic and international markets, the advanced facility will process up to 300,000 birds per day.
With our asset of 3,000 people, we have transformed and grown in Malaysia and regionally. Synergising with our workforce, we embrace Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT) in our day-to-day business. Through our partnership with Tyson Food, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho Group, we aspire to be a leading global halal food enterprise while achieving sustainable development goals.
Building the workforce of the future…Today. We invite you to be part of our team!
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