Staff Nurse/Nurse Aide - Confinement Centre

General Description Of Position:

The objective of a confinement Staff Nurse is to provide comprehensive care and support to postpartum mothers and their newborns during the confinement period, typically the first few weeks after childbirth.

The nurses in a confinement center are expected on promoting the health and well-being of postpartum mothers and newborns during the critical postnatal period.

Duty and responsibilities:

a) Monitoring Health: Nurses monitor the health of postpartum mothers and newborns, including vital signs, symptoms of complications, and overall well-being.

b) Assessment and Evaluation: They assess the physical and emotional status of mothers and babies, identifying any signs of distress or complications.

c) Providing Care: Nurses provide hands-on care such as assisting with breastfeeding, diaper changes, bathing, and administering medications or treatments as prescribed.

d) Educating Patients: They educate new mothers on topics such as newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, postpartum recovery, and signs of potential health issues.

e) Supporting Families: Nurses offer emotional support and guidance to new mothers and their families, addressing concerns and providing reassurance during the postpartum period.

f) Collaborating with Healthcare Team: They work closely with pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for mothers and babies.

g) Maintaining Records: Nurses maintain accurate medical records, documenting assessments, interventions, and patient progress.

h) Emergency Response: They are trained to respond effectively to medical emergencies that may arise during childbirth or the postpartum period, providing immediate care and coordinating with other healthcare providers as needed.

i) Promoting Wellness: Nurses promote maternal and infant wellness through health promotion activities, such as encouraging proper nutrition, rest, and exercise.

j) Ensuring Safety: Nurses ensure a safe environment for mothers and babies, identifying and addressing any potential hazards or risks.

Job Qualification/Specification:

• With or without working experience in confinement centre. Training will be provided.
• Good attitude and responsible, demonstrate good personality, good communication skills, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate comprehensive nursing knowledge and skills. Able to educate, guide and coach the mother and family members.
• Registered with the Malaysian Nursing Board is an added advantage
• Passionate, dedicated, and willing to be on-call to assist clients or staff after duty hours.
• Able to work on day shift, night shift, weekend and public holiday
• Ability to converse effectively in English

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: RM2,300.00 - RM4,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 12 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Meal allowance
• Meal provided
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Rotational shift
• Weekend jobs

Supplemental Pay:

• Attendance bonus
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• working at confinement centre/postnatal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Expected Start Date: 11/11/2024