REGISTERED NURSE

Job Details

• Location of Position: Damansara, Teega JB
• Working Days: 6 days
• Working Hours:  Normal Hour
• Number of Vacancy: 1
• Salary Range: RM1500 – RM1999

Job Scope

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Comprehensive Care

• To apply an integration of nursing theory, clinical and evidence based practices in providing holistic care for baby/mother and their families, visitors.
• To conduct a thorough nursing assessment of baby’s physical needs.
• To formulate, implement and document a nursing care plans that is communicated and clarified with the baby’s parents.
• To prioritize and organize diagnostic tests and procedures if needed only.
• To demonstrate “hands on” clinical skills specific to her area of practice.
• To ensure all babies are treated as individuals, irrespective of color or creed. Displays sensitivity to individuals’ religious and cultural practices.
• To evaluatebabies responses to interventions in order to determine progress toward achieving expected outcomes and modifythe nursing plan of care accordingly.
• To provide a comprehensive report when transferring accountability of a baby’s care to another nurse and / or facility.
• To document mother and baby history, physical examination data, nursing care plan and interventions and the baby’s responses in the medical record in a timely manner in accordance with nursing standard operating procedures (SOP).
• To be accountable for professional actions of the team during the span of duty.

Supportive Care

• To establish a caring and therapeutic relationship with parents and baby, demonstrating trust, respect and honesty.
• To demonstrate excellent communication skills during all phases of the therapeutic relationship
• To create a positive environment by listening and offering support and maintaining confidentialityat all times.
  

Professional Practice

Nurses are accountable for their own decision-making and actions and maintaining competence to facilitate the best possible outcomes for baby and mother

• To participate in professional and specialty nursing organizations.
• To support development of and participates in clinical relevant project work.
• To advocate for and support the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives (Policy & procedures changes, standards, protocols and medical directives).
• To engage in self-appraisal by being proactive and innovative in meeting own learning needs based on client population and changes in practice.
• To performthe reflective practice, which includes the required capacities of self-awareness, self-knowledge, empathy, awareness of boundaries and maximum scope of the professional role.
• To engage in reflective practice by maintaining knowledge and skills that will enhance / advance her  professional nursing practice.
• To be a role model for excellent nursing practice through demonstration of expertise.
• To act as a resource to individuals and groups within the center and community agencies to improve care and nursing practice.
• To act as a mentor to staff / co-worker, providing them written or verbal feedback as necessary.
• To recognize ethical dilemmas and works through them using resources and logical approach.
• To demonstrate ethical behavior (ie. honesty, integrity).
• To recognize when own values and beliefs conflict with the client’s and be able to demonstrate conflict resolution skills.
  

Evidence – Based Practice (EBP)

EBP is the conscientious use of current best evidence from health care research in making decisions about the health care of clients. The nurse participates in evidence-based practice in order to facilitate the best possible outcomes for clients.

• To demonstrate knowledge relevant to her professional practice by providing theoretical or scientific physiological and or psychosocial rationale.
• To apply her current knowledge base and critical thinking skills to comprehensively identify knowledge gaps and practice issues which demonstrates an understanding of and engagement.
  

Assisting Unit Management Duties

• To assist in Risk and Quality activities of the unit to enhance controls. 
• To assist in guiding and mentoring the junior nurses including new nursing staffs

** To perform other related duties as assigned by superior.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Possess a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and BLS.
• Post basic certification/Advanced diploma in related discipline.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work with all levels of staff.
• Willing to be deployed.