Head Nurse, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Management, Patient Care Planning, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Management, Medical Records Maintenance, Staff Supervision, Clinical Services Development, Cost Effectiveness, Recruitment, Training Program Development, Joint Commission Compliance, Performance Evaluation, Shift Scheduling, Quality Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Decision Making

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Head Nurse, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science Entity Aga Khan University Hospital Location Karachi, Pakistan Introduction Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Head Nurse. Job Role / Responsibilities: The Head Nurse will be supervising the work of the nurses on the team and for ensuring that they have the appropriate training and direction. Head Nurse work with doctors to prepare and follow individual care plans for each patient, and updates the doctors regularly on progress and any changes in patients' conditions. The head nurse also cares for patients directly herself, builds relationships with them and ensures that they are well cared for. You will be responsible to; Ensure daily rounds of all patients for provision of quality care and environment cleanliness. Ensures that physician rounds for all patients are done and patient is reviewed and monitored for the treatment modalities and patient’s regimens are being accurately followed. Responds quickly and appropriately in conflict or crisis situation in patient care areas. Meet regularly with patients and/or families to resolve complaints and issues relating to care and other concerns. Updates area administrator about the patient related issues and action taken to resolve. Maintain and provide update to all medical records and administer all routine tests and examinations for patients and supervise efficient working of staff and coordinate with nursing director to develop all clinical services. Manage all patients in units and provide and recommend most cost effective methods and assist in physicians to conduct all everyday rounds and participate in periodic performance and evaluate performance improvement plans. Oversee work of nursing department and supervise all medical and laboratory services as per resident requirement and mange recruitment of staff and provide required training for same. Administer all nursing services provided and ensure compliance to all joint commission guidelines and participate in various committees and manage all communication with staff and associate ancillary departments. Organize and schedule all committee meetings and maintain efficient schedule for all nursing activities and ensure achievement of all facility and resident requirements. Prepare schedule for all shifts and ensure no overlapping and oversee all nursing facility according to hospital policies and manage all resources for same. Monitor all patient care activities and ensure adherence to all hospital policies to satisfy all patient requirement and evaluate all assignments for members of shifts and maintain all policies and procedures for nursing unit. Coordinate with shift nurse to organize all nursing staff meetings and prepare reports for same and ensure compliance to all objectives. Provide orientation to all new employees and prepare training program for same as per requirement and implement all changes on systems and evaluate all continuous quality improvement programs and documents for same. Eligibility Criteria / Requirements You should have: Nursing Degree from recognize Nursing school Valid registration from Pakistan Nursing Council At least 5+ years of experience in nursing management position and 2 years as AHN. Safe Medication Administration. Familiar with the involvement in the concept of QINP. In-depth knowledge of nursing policies and processes Excellent decision making and problem solving skills Readiness to work in flexible hours Excellent interpersonal skills. 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.

Responsibilities

The Head Nurse will supervise nursing staff, ensuring proper training and direction, while collaborating with doctors to prepare and monitor individual patient care plans. Responsibilities also include ensuring quality care, managing patient/family concerns, overseeing medical records, and coordinating clinical services development.