STATE REGISTERED NURSE. SPECIAL DIAGNOSTIC
Job Description
A. Clinical and Occupational Health Services
- Conduct pre-employment medical examinations, annual medical surveillance and fitness-for-work assessments for hospital staff and corporate clients under the supervision of the Occupational Health Physician.
- Perform occupational health screening procedures including blood pressure measurement, anthropometry, vision and hearing screening, spirometry, ECG, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing as required.
- Assist in monitoring employees exposed to occupational hazards including biological, chemical, physical and ergonomic risks.
- Identify early signs of occupational diseases, work-related illnesses and work-related injuries, and initiate appropriate referral and follow-up.
- Provide first aid, basic life support and emergency response during workplace incidents within the hospital and during off-site screening activities.
- Support return-to-work and work restriction programmes in collaboration with the Occupational Health Doctor and hospital management.
- Provide cross-coverage support for Health Screening Unit (HSU) nursing services when required, including wound dressing, basic nursing procedures and health screening activities, in accordance with hospital policy and scope of practice.
- Assist in maintaining continuity of care and service delivery during HSU manpower shortages, peak service periods or special screening programmes.
B. Health Screening Unit Operations
- Coordinate in-hospital and off-site health screening programmes for corporate, industrial and institutional clients.
- Organise screening schedules, staffing, equipment and consumables to ensure smooth screening operations.
- Ensure infection prevention and control practices are adhered to during all screening activities.
- Liaise with client representatives, HR departments and internal hospital units regarding screening logistics and requirements.
- Assist in explaining health screening results to clients within the scope of nursing practice and hospital policy.
C. Health Promotion and Staff Wellness
- Participate in hospital staff wellness programmes including vaccination, lifestyle modification, smoking cessation and stress management initiatives. Conducts health education sessions, talks and campaigns for hospital staff and external clients.
- Support ergonomics awareness and musculoskeletal health programmes within the hospital.
D. Marketing and Corporate Engagement
- Support the promotion and marketing of KPJ Bandar Maharani occupational health and health screening services.
- Participate in corporate engagement activities such as site visits, roadshows, exhibitions and health campaigns.
- Assist in preparing service proposals, quotations, presentations and marketing materials.
- Work closely with the hospital marketing and business development team to expand corporate and industrial client base.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients to enhance service quality and repeat business.
E. Documentation and Records Management
- Maintain accurate, complete and confidential medical records in accordance with KPJ policies and legal requirements.
- Manage electronic and physical records related to occupational health surveillance and health screening.
- Prepare summary reports, statistics and trend analyses for hospital management and corporate clients.
- Ensure timely submission of reports and compliance with audit requirements.
F. Computer and Information System Responsibilities
- Use hospital electronic medical record systems and occupational health databases efficiently.
- Perform accurate data entry, verification and basic data analysis.
- Prepare reports, correspondence and presentations using standard office software.
- Ensure data confidentiality and compliance with hospital data protection policies.
G. Administrative and Operational Support
- Manage inventory of screening equipment, medical supplies and consumables.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration and quality control activities.
- Assist with billing documentation, invoicing support and administrative processes related to occupational health services.
H. Compliance, Quality and Professional Development
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act, relevant MOH guidelines and KPJ Healthcare policies.
- Participate in internal audits, quality improvement initiatives and standard operating procedure development.
- Maintain professional nursing standards and continuous professional development.
Education:
- Minimum SPM with 2-5 years’ experience.
- Diploma in nursing.
- Certified Occupational Health Nursing qualification is preferred.
Knowledge and Experiences:
- 5 years’ experience in managing a healthcare facility or clinic.
- Clinical background such as nursing with post basic.
Skills & Competencies:
- Experience in occupational health, health screening or hospital-based services is an advantage.
- Knowledge of occupational health legislation, health surveillance and workplace hazards is desirable.
- Computer literate with experience in electronic medical records and office software.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Client-focused mindset with basic marketing awareness.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Working Conditions
- Hospital-based duties with off-site corporate health screening assignments.
- May require travel within Johor for corporate or industrial clients.
- Flexible working hours during mass screening or hospital programmes.
Personal attributes
Empathy: Understanding and addressing consultant concerns with care.
Integrity: Being honest and ethical in interactions
Adaptability: Staying flexible and open to changes in consultancy’s needs.