Assistant Head Nurse – Aga Khan University – Hyderabad – Pakistan
Aga Khan University invites applications for Assistant Head Nurse in Hyderabad, Pakistan
Introduction:
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) 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 Off-Campus 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.
Faculty Title:
Assistant Head Nurse
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:
- assist supervisor in the day-to-day management of the Inpatient area and provide required clinical as well as administrative support
- teach and mentor new staff in 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 the 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.
Requirements:
You should have:
- a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school and a valid PNC license.
- American Health Association (AHA) certification in BLS and ACLS, preferably with Instructor post-basic course in at least one clinical specialty
- at least three years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in critical care areas
- in-depth knowledge of nursing policies and processes
- good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
- excellent ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Last Date:
August 18, 2024
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs by email to:
human.resources@aku.edu
And mention “10012234” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
