Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital

Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Medicine

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines.

The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You are required to::

• assist supervisor in day-to-day management of the Inpatient area and provide required clinical as well as administrative support

• teach and mentor new staff of the area and ensure that quality care is delivered to the patients

• meet consultants frequently to discuss patient care related issues and improvements required

• coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality of patient care

• assess patient care and acuity trends, plan and manage unit, make staffing arrangements and ensure availability of required supplies, equipment and other resources

• propose initiatives to review concepts of Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice (QINP) and implement the required changes in the current procedures and practice.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school

• valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council

• AHA Certification BLS/ACLS Provider and Instructor Post-basic course(s) in at least one clinical specialty (preferred)

• minimum 3 years of critical care areas, clinical experience

• in-depth knowledge of nursing policies and processes

• good interpersonal skills and communication skills

• ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• willingness to work in shifts.certification in BLS, CPR, Safe Medication Administration, I/V Cannulation, ECG Interpretation and Aseptic Techniques

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• willingness to do shift duties.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Disclaimer:

The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual’s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.