Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nursing Services – Off Campus Hospital) at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Expertise, Education, Mentoring, Coaching, Patient Safety, Clinical Audits, Protocol Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Communication, Problem-Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nursing Services – Off Campus Hospital) Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction: Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, non-profit, autonomous and self-governing international university and healthcare organization with 13 teaching sites, 7 hospitals and 325 outreach and other health facilities located in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out a wide range of research and has campuses, programs and teaching hospitals providing world class healthcare services in Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan and UK with over 3,000 students and more than 17,000 employees. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access. 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. Responsibilities: The Specialist (Nursing Services – Off Campus Hospitals) will support nursing excellence through clinical leadership, staff development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Key responsibilities include: Serve as a clinical expert in providing specialty-based education and guidance to nursing staff. Assess learning needs of nursing staff and develop structured educational and competency-based training programs. Develop specialty-based courses, educational materials, and annual educational plans in coordination with Nurse Managers and Nurse Instructors. Coordinate and monitor in-service education sessions and ensure completion of competency-based orientation programs for newly hired staff. Mentor, coach, and support Nurse Instructors, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, and Head Nurses to enhance clinical knowledge and leadership skills. Ensure timely completion and maintenance of staff certifications, credentials, and competency validations. Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and support nursing staff in managing complex patient care situations. Conduct clinical rounds to monitor quality of care, adherence to clinical standards, and patient safety practices. Identify patient safety risks and implement appropriate interventions to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Monitor clinical indicators, nursing-sensitive indicators, and patient outcomes to ensure compliance with quality standards. Participate in clinical audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes. Collaborate with nursing leadership to implement divisional nursing education, quality, and professional development initiatives. Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical policies, protocols, and standards of nursing practice. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote coordinated, patient-centered care. Participate in institutional committees, quality improvement projects, and professional development activities. Support performance management processes by mentoring and evaluating nursing staff and providing constructive feedback. Identify and develop high-potential nursing staff to support leadership development and succession planning. Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and excellence in nursing practice. Requirements: The incumbent must have: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution (Master’s degree in Nursing preferred). Valid and current registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC). Minimum 5 years of relevant nursing experience, including 2–3 years in clinical teaching, staff development, or specialty nursing practice at a tertiary care hospital. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS, PALS, or NRP Instructor certification preferred. Certifications in safe medication administration, intravenous cannulation, clinical education, mentorship, or related areas will be an added advantage. Demonstrated clinical expertise and ability to apply evidence-based nursing practice. Strong leadership, mentoring, coaching, and staff development skills. Sound knowledge of patient safety standards, clinical quality improvement, and nursing care protocols. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple hospital sites and with multidisciplinary teams. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted

Responsibilities

The Specialist will support nursing excellence through clinical leadership, staff development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, serving as a clinical expert providing specialty-based education and guidance to nursing staff. Key duties involve developing educational programs, monitoring clinical indicators, ensuring staff competency, and participating in quality improvement initiatives across multiple hospital sites.