Lady Health Visitor
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Pakistan
- Closing date
- Mar 1, 2019
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- Sector
- Business and Finance, Science, Computer Science and IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Aga Khan Hospital, Garden invites applications for the position of Lady Health Visitor.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
A. assessment
- completes assessment of all assigned patients, recognizes and reports change in patients condition to physician for timely interventions
- assesses patient's environment for safety, cleanliness and proper functioning of equipments
B. planning
- plans immunization activity according to given assignment and prioritizes work to provide best quality care according to patient needs
- discuss the plan of care & patients health issues with Physician whenever require.
C. implementation
- performs immunization and oral medication (Calpol) of assigned clients, after certification.
- perform catheterization, N/G, O/G, dressing after certification
- prepares rooms before vaccination starts by assembling all supplies and ensures availability of vaccines
- conducts assigned session, maintains smooth flow of vaccination
- conducts patient/parent education and provide guidance regarding vaccines according to patient's learning need
- responsible for over taking and record keeping of vaccines
- assess patient need accordingly and refer patient and family to physician when required.
- any other related task as assigned by supervisor.
D. documentation
- ensures timely and complete documentation.
- documents entries of immunization in the computer as assigned (where applicable)
E. evaluation
- assist to evaluate outcome of nursing interventions and acts accordingly to meet patient's nursing care needs
F. professional attribute
- must be regular and punctual with >96% attendance.
- keeps self well groomed and observes uniform code at all times
- ensures that nursing practices are in line with Institutional, Unit, Division and hospital policies and procedures
- ensures quality nursing care and keep self-informed and updated of any changes for the same
- maintains good working relationship with peers, health team and support services by being helpful and supportive whenever possible.
- demonstrates commitment to nursing profession
- seeks out opportunities for improving clinical knowledge skills
- demonstrates courtesy, tact and helpful attitude to patients and families
- act as a role model for junior staff
Requirements
You should have
- Graduate of an accredited LHV diploma program
- current registration with Pakistan nursing council
- certification in: 1. Basic life support, 2. Vaccination
- immunization experience of 2-3 years
- technically competent
- skilled in basic obstetric/neonatal assessments
- skilled in patient/ parent teaching
- demonstrates professional integrity
- demonstrates maturity, reliability and sense of accountability
- able to understand and follow instructions
- possesses positive attitude toward authority
To Apply
Please send your detailed CV to human.resources@aku.edu
Please mark the subject with "10024237"
Only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Applications should be submitted latest by March 1, 2019
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