SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for rendering professional nursing care to all dialysis patients, such nursing care is an integral part of the individualized holistic patient care plan as directed by the medical staff according to the Policies and Procedures of the hospital. Responsible for keeping Nurse Manager informed of any incidences or reportable situations that need nursing administrative involvement.

ROLE OF DIALYSIS NURSE

• Understands and carries out the nursing care in line with Vision and Mission Statements, Goals and Objectives that suit the scope of the Nursing Services.
• Works shift duties or as assigned by Nurse Manager according to the Unit’s Operational Hours
• Informs Nurse Manager when change occurs in circumstances that affect care standards.
• Provides individualized holistic care to patients using the Nursing Process approach with proper nursing documentation in patients’ Hospital Information System.
• Any other duties as ordered by Nurse Manager:-this job description is subject to periodic review and may be changed anytime in consultation with the employee.
• Performs any other job-related duties not specified in this job description when assigned by the immediate supervisor, including deployment and rotation to other nursing services
• Any accident or problem encountered.
• Transfer and transport patients safely to other services or wards when required.
• Performs extra duties when called upon, especially in an emergency
• Capable in performing principles, methods and skills in providing a high standard of nursing care to patients on Hemodialysis machines, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Internal Jugular Catheter (IJC), Femoral Catheter and, Arterio-venous fistula line and Arterio-venous graft.
• Capable in performing principles, methods and skills in providing a high standard of nursing practices in the care of pre, intra and post-hemodialysis treatment.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in clinical guidance and supervision of nursing personnel in activities directed toward maintaining standards of patient care, safety, infection control and professional behaviour.
• Ensure the implementation of infection control and safety measures concerning all patients in the unit, the storage and administration of blood and drugs, radiation, static electricity, fire and unit cleaning.
• Participate in giving support and health education to dialysis patients, especially first-time patients, to care for themselves at home.
• Participate in advising patients for involvement in the organ donation programme.
• Participate in planning the patient’s treatment programme to achieve adequacy of treatment.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT :

• Takes personal responsibility for own professional development and keeps up to date with professional change and growth by maintaining mandatory learning hours.
• Complete the Continuous Professionalism Development (CPD) requirement by active participation in CNE programme.
• Complete yearly Core Competency Assessment
• Participates in the teaching program of the unit/ward and orientation of new staff members to the ward routine.
• Involves in the supervision of the Junior SRN, & Care Aide
• Assists the Nurse Manager in appraising the job performance

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES :

• Contributes suggestions and assists in periodic revision of Nursing Policies and Procedures and relevant work instructions.
• Checks DDA drugs with the off-going Nurse In-charge
• Participates in the care, custody and administration of medications following Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Checks daily and audits resuscitation trolley periodically as scheduled.
• Ensure all staff complies with Prevention and Control of Infection, including implementation of surveillance activity in the unit and evidence of involvement.
• Maintain confidentiality of the patient’s personal and medical history.

FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT :

• Assists the Nurse Manager in keeping accurate records of equipment, medical supplies and drugs in the unit.
• Checks that all equipment in the unit is functioning well and serviced according to the PPM schedule.
• Report to Bio-Medical personnel if any faulty and takes necessary action accordingly.
• Assists in maintaining instruments and equipment by properly cleaning, handling, disinfecting and utilizing as directed.

SAFETY & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT :

• Fully receptive and supportive in the activities that contribute towards continuous improvement of nursing service, e.g.
• QualityProgramme, Infection Control and Fire and Safety Program.
• Conduct investigation and root cause analysis in any service incident, takes appropriate action and ensure completion of incident reports within the stipulated time frame.
• Carries out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994:-
  a. To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons;
  b. To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty;
  c. To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing the employer provides.
  d. To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.
• Ensures compliance with Patient safety goals as safety improvement measures recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety.
• Ensures the policies on Patient and Family Rights are addressed at all times
• Complies with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Breastfeeding Policy and protects, promotes and supports Baby Friendly Hospital activities.
• Participates in 5S activities and comply with the specified requirements
• Ensures all staff adheres to Customer Delight Practices (SPP) at all times

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing and Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferred Post-Basic qualification in a related field
• Preferred Bachelor of Nursing
• Able to write and communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring, honest and responsible worker
• Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shifts, weekends, public holidays, on-call and anytime when called during an emergency.

Application Dateline :31 December 2025