Careers in Health Care

Staff Nurse    Introduction Training Institution/Allowance/Course duration Entry Qualification & Application Appointment/Agreement/Career Development Introduction Nursing provides a caring service, where the nurse aims to promote, maintain and restore the optimum state health for each individual. The role of the nurse in the health care team is to provide holistic health care in a variety of settings which include health education, prevention of illness, promotion of health, care of the acute and chronically ill, rehabilitation and even to a peaceful death. The nurse has a professional obligation to provide the delivery of health care not only to the individual but also to the individual's family and community. To ensure such service can be efficiently delivered, the basic nursing (Diploma) course provides comprehensive preparation and sound foundation in health science, behavioral science, and nursing science using the integrated approach. Training Institution Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Alor Setar, Kedah Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Sungai Petani, Kedah Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Pulau Pinang Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Bukit Mertajam Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Ipoh, Perak Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Taiping, Perak Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Kuala Lumpur Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Kelang, Selangor Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Melaka Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Muar, Johor Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan, Pahang Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Kubang Kerian, Kelantan Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Queen Elizabeth Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Duchess of Kent Sandakan, Sabah Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Umum Kuching, Sarawak Kolej Kejururawatan Hospital Sibu, Sarawak Allowances for Student Nurses (During 3 years training) Students allowance : RM606.21 per month Other allowances : i) Ref. Book : RM250.00 per year ii) Project paper : RM 90.00 per year iii) Stationeries : RM 25.00 (once throughout 3 years training) iv) Tailoring Allowance :RM 90.00 (year 2 & 3) Course Duration/Course Status 3(Three) years/Diploma 1. Entry qualification and Application: I) Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): Minimum grade 3, preferable Grade 1 or 2 with credit in: Bahasa Malaysia English Mathematics General Sciences eg. Biology Any other subject II) Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) will also be considered 2.Other requirements: Must be interested in Nursing. Has been involved in voluntary activities like Red Crescant, St. John's Ambulance, girls guides etc. This can be an added advantage. Can speak several other languages besides mother tongue. Physically and mentally fit. Height 5 feet and above. Body build - not too thin/not obese/Normal BMI Single Those with followings deformities or conditions may not be considered: - HIV positive - Epilepsy - Without fingers - Severe cleft palate 3.Characteristics required of a nurse : Patience Gentle and soft spoken Caring and considerate Compassionate Committed and dedicated Knowledgeable Dexterous Good communication skills Able to think critically Open minded, positive thinking Able to work in a team Matured back to top 4.Application Under it "Sistem Pengambilan Sepanjang Masa" (Open Application System), Federal Public Service Commission will receives application anytime. Application form (Borang SPA 8), booklet and information on job advertised are obtainable from the following address. (Form is purchased using Postal Order at RM 3.00 payable to "Setiausaha Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia"). Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia, Bahagian Pengurusan, Aras 9, Blok C7, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62502 PUTRA JAYA, Laman Suruhanjaya PerkhidmatanAwam: http://www.spa.gov.my Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia, Urusetia Cawangan Sabah, Tingkat 6, Blok E, Wisma KWSG, Jalan Karamunsing, 88000 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH. Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia, Urusetia Cawangan Sarawak, Tingkat 10, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93520 KUCHING, SARAWAK. All State Public Service Commissions (Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri) All State/District Labour Departments (Jabatan)Tenaga Rakyat Negeri/Daerah back to top 5.Appointment and Agreement Salary for Staff Nurse U29 (upon graduation) Basic salary : RM1194.75 per month Critical allowance : RM179.21 per month Housing allowance : RM 135.00 per month Regional allowance : RM 238.95 per month Civil Service allowance : RM 115.00 per month Total income per month: RM 1862.91 per month Grade U 29 Minimum basic pay - P1 T6 RM1194.75 per month Maximum basic pay - P3 T27 RM2781.06 per month Agreement Trainees sponsored by the Ministry of Health Malaysia will require to serve in the Government for a period of 5 years in which penalty will be imposed if otherwise. back to top 6. Career Development After confirmation, Staff Nurses can go for any of the post basic courses: Midwifery Pediatric Nursing Neonatal Nursing Oncology Nursing Intensive Care Nursing Coronary Nursing Psychiatric Nursing Orthopedic Nursing Preoperative Nursing Ophthalmic Nursing Gerontology Personnel Management Course Public Health Nursing Course They can also further develop themselves academically by going for Tertiary Education: Bachelor Nursing Sciences (Hons) in UM/UNIMAS/USM/IMU/UKM Master in Nursing (Twinning with Monash University and University of South Australia) back to top

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