Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Entity
Aga Khan University Hospital
Responsibilities
You will be responsible to:
- ensure effective patient care management by assessing patients critically, participating in patient care rounds with physicians to monitor the quality of the patient care/environment, responding quickly and appropriately in conflict or crisis in patient care areas and ensure all reportable cases are communicated to HN nurse manager verbally and through shift reports
- plan nursing care and health teaching for patients according to their needs, ensure completion of nursing assessment for all patients by assigned staff in line with standard procedures, and order to report patients’ condition accurately to the physicians/supervisor
- participate actively in quality improvement projects/nursing research projects/special projects at unit level
- periodically review nursing documentation of patient care of delegated area
- allocate assignment on a regular basis, in emergency situations and/or during weekend/public holiday, to team members based on their skills and experience for adequate staffing coverage for patient care management
- assess nursing staff’s learning needs, offer suggestion and materials for students’ experience in order to enhance their clinical learning experience in patient‑care areas
- provide mentorship to staff and students, and reinforce the unit philosophy and goals to all staff.
Requirements
You should have:
- bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized school of nursing, preferably a Master’s degree in the same field along with current registration from Pakistan Nursing Council
- certification in Basic Life Support, ACLS, PALS, NRP provider, Safe Medication Administration, Intravenous Cannulation and procedural sedation
- at least two years’ experience as a nurse
- ability to assess, plan and manage patient care with expertise as per protocols
- familiarity and exposure to the concept of Quality Improvement of Nursing Practice
- sound clinical knowledge and management competencies
- excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills and ability to meet stringent deadlines
- ability to effectively work in shifts as well as independently.
Applications should be submitted latest by May 23, 2024
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