Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for carrying out high standard of nursing care and treatment for patients undergoing surgeries.

2. Receive and check patient pre-operatively according to the checklist.

3. Prepare Operation Room for surgical procedures.

4. Ensure all equipment are in working condition.

5. Assemble consumables and OR sets needed for daily procedures.

6. Circulate and scrub for surgical procedure of all disciplines.

7. Communicate with other nursing units on equipment needed for patient post-operatively.

8. Assist in the management of OR.

9. Maintain concise and complete documentation of operative records which is inclusive of swab and instrument count and anesthetic record.

10. Monitor stock for consumables and drugs according to par level.

11. Responsible for collection of surgical specimens and ensure correct labeling.

12. Daily check of controlled drugs, crash cart and medical gases.

13. Ensure all items and consumables used are recorded and charged.

14. Ensure patient safety by taking preventive measures against accidents/incidents.

15. Assist Anesthetist during administration of anesthesia.

16. Check doctor's orders after surgery to ensure post operative treatment care is recorded.

17. Update OR register at each case.

18. Observe, take, record and report abnormal patient's condition/vital signs to the Surgeon/Anesthetist.

19. Assist in the orientation of new staff.

20. Participate in the training and development of nurses in OR.

21. Perform any other duties as assigned or directed.

Education and Requirements:

RN with at least 2 years experience.

Post-basic in Peri-operative nursing preferred.

Valid annual practicing certificate.

Able to write and speak in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Special Demands:

Good communication skills.

Analytical skills required to interpret changes in patients' medical conditions.

Good computer skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Maternity leave Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Work Location: In person