Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and competent Staff Nurse – ICU/HDU to join our critical care team. The successful candidate will provide safe, comprehensive and patient-centred nursing care to critically ill and high-dependency patients in collaboration with doctors and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and high-dependency patients in accordance with established clinical standards.
• Assess, monitor and document patients' conditions, including vital signs, neurological status and other relevant clinical parameters.
• Monitor patients receiving critical care therapies and promptly identify and escalate any deterioration.
• Safely manage and monitor patients with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, as trained and authorised.
• Assist with the management of patients requiring oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring and other critical care interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with doctors' orders and hospital policies.
• Assist doctors during procedures and emergency interventions.
• Maintain and operate ICU/HDU equipment appropriately, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps and other critical care equipment.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
• Implement infection prevention and control practices, including appropriate aseptic techniques.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, dignity and privacy at all times.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide appropriate health education and support to patients and their families.
• Participate in emergency response, resuscitation and code blue activities as required.
• Ensure proper checking, maintenance and availability of emergency equipment and critical care supplies.
• Participate in clinical training, competency assessments, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Comply with hospital policies, procedures, clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager / Nurse-in-Charge.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board (MNB) with a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Previous ICU/HDU experience is an advantage.
• Post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing / Intensive Care Nursing will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of critical care nursing practices and patient monitoring.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-acuity clinical environment.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, responsible and patient-focused.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and on-call duties where required.

Why Join HUTAR?

• Gain exposure to a wide range of critical care cases in a university hospital environment.
• Opportunities to develop and strengthen critical care nursing competencies.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Join HUTAR and be part of our dedicated critical care team in delivering safe and quality care to critically ill patients.

Apply now and grow your nursing career with HUTAR!