About this role
Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction:
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.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:
- ensure completion of all Competency-Based Orientation (CBO) of new staff within stipulated time
- assess the learning needs of nursing staff and ensure nominations and attendance for continuing educational sessions as per needs
- develop, plan and conduct specialty-based educational sessions as per educational needs
- monitor credentialing of nursing staff and nominate them for re-credentialing as per requirements
- conduct clinical reviews and liaise with nursing regulatory body as per needs
- participate in establishing standards of care with unit staff and monitor delivery of care according to the set standards such as patient safety, quality of care, healthcare-associated infections, policies, procedures, protocols, and patient-centered care.
Qualifications
Requirements:
You must have:
- a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school and a valid PNC license
- certification in ACLS/ BLS, Safe Medication Administration, Intravenous Cannulation and Conscious Sedation
- at least two years of clinical experience as a nurse
- proficiency in training staff on skills and provide knowledge
- expertise in clinical nursing practices and commitment to excellence in nursing practice
- awareness of current clinical and research literature
- ability to effective work independently as well as in teams and work under stressful situations
- willingness to work in shifts, if needed.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
Other facts
About Aga Khan University
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services under one roof. In addition to the quaternary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of four off-campus hospitals, 19 Medical Centres, 300+ Clinical Laboratories, and 35 Pharmacies in 130+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital offers Zakat, Sadqah, and Welfare support for those patients who are eligible and are 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.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Nurse Instructor will ensure the completion of Competency-Based Orientation for new staff and assess the learning needs of nursing staff. They will also develop and conduct educational sessions, monitor credentialing, and participate in establishing care standards.
Ready to join Aga Khan University?
Take the next step in your career journey