Staff Nurse

UiTM Private is a modern, multidisciplinary healthcare facility affiliated with Universiti Teknologi MARA. The centre is committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care through skilled professionals, advanced technology, and a compassionate approach to service.

Job Description:
The Staff Nurse plays a crucial role in promoting and restoring patient health by delivering professional nursing care and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. This includes offering both physical and psychological support to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality nursing care from admission to discharge, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Collaborate with consultants to execute treatment plans, including administration of medications and carrying out investigations.

Prepare patients for procedures and manage post-procedure or post-surgery care effectively.

Monitor and evaluate patients’ vital signs, fluid balance, and lab results to identify needs for emergency intervention.

Observe for signs of deterioration such as shock or sepsis, and respond with appropriate interventions.

Assess and manage patients’ pain levels in accordance with medical directives.

Operate and monitor medical equipment including patient monitors, oxygen devices, and IV lines.

Assist doctors during medical procedures and support patients in daily activities and personal care.

Maintain clear and accurate nursing documentation and ensure compliance with hospital SOPs and Work Instructions.

Ensure all equipment and consumables used are properly recorded in the Hospital Information System (HIS).

Communicate and coordinate effectively with other clinical departments and allied health services.

Perform daily nursing assessments and provide timely updates on patients’ conditions to doctors.

Specific Role-Based Duties:

Team Leader Nurse: Manages the nursing team on shift, delegates tasks, ensures procedures are completed on schedule, oversees emergency trolley and DDA checks, and liaises with support services and allied health staff.

Cubicle Nurse: Responsible for executing patient care procedures and reporting to the Team Leader on patient progress.

Medication Nurse: Prepares, administers, and documents medications per SOP; manages inventory, including controlled substances, and returns unused discharge medications to the pharmacy.

Reporting & Coordination:

Team Leader provides daily and shift-based reports to the Head Nurse regarding patient progress, staff issues, customer feedback, equipment status, and inventory levels.