Assistant Head Nurse - Clifton Medical Services at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Management, Staff Mentoring, Quality Care Delivery, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Staffing Planning, Conflict Management, Emergency Response, Supervisory Skills, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Assistant Head Nurse - Clifton Medical Services Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction The Aga Khan University Hospital in addition to its five Hospitals creates access through its Outreach Services which include Clinical Laboratories, Outpatient Medical Centres, Pharmacy services, Home Health and other services. Outreach Services are designed to provide primary to secondary healthcare services to patients near their homes and are present in several cities across Pakistan. Outpatient Medical Centres offer a range of specialty clinics including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiopulmonary, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and Physiotherapy, and cater to children, adults, and elderly patients for general health checks or specific disease consultations. 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 will be responsible to: assist Head Nurse in day to day management of the patient care area. teach and mentor new staff of the area ensure that quality care is delivered to patients meet consultants frequently to discuss patient care related issues coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality of patient care assess patient care and acuity trends, plan and manage unit and staffing, and ensure availability of supplies, equipment and other resources Work in shifting duties Active participation in CUSP projects Review and plan to staff for uninterrupted patient care. Assign nursing staff according to patient’s acuity and staff competency. Able to manage conflicts and handle situations with composure. Take appropriate actions to manage urgent and emergency situations. Requirements You should have: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school Minimum 3 years of nursing experience Valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Safe Medication Administration, Aseptic Techniques, I/V Cannulation, Tool Training and Facilitation Course Excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills Willingness to work in shift duties. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Nurse in the daily management of patient care areas and mentor new staff. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage staffing and resources to ensure high-quality patient care.