Assistant Head Nurse, Heart, Lungs and Vascular Service Line

The Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Assistant Head Nurse, Heart, Lungs and Vascular Service Line. 

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for: 

• assisting Head Nurse in day to day management of the unit
• teaching and mentoring novice staff
• ensuring quality care being delivered to patients
• meeting clinicians frequently to discuss patient care related issues
• coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality of patient care
• assessing patient care and acuity trends, plan and manage unit and staffing with supplies, equipment and resources
• demonstrating initiative to review concepts of Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice (QINP)

Requirements

You should have: 

• a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school
• minimum three 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