Clinical Nurse Instructor (Locum), Department of Oncology
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:
- assess learning needs of nursing staff and ensure nominations and attendance for continuing education offered by Nursing Education Services (NES), IT & HR departments
- develop plan of training, conduct formal and informal sessions, and evaluating effectiveness of the same in units
- coordinate with NES for the implementation of division-wide nursing educational programmes
- develop and ensure that specialty-based annual educational sessions are conducted as per monthly educational plans
- ensure completion of the Competency-Based Orientation (CBO) of new staff within established timeline
- monitor credentialing of nursing staff and nominate them for re-credentialing if required
- meet with clinicians to discuss patient care treatments regimens and quality issues as per needs
- develop courses and modules to enhance staff competence, maintain and monitor clinical indicators and special assignments
- assist supervisor in setting annual goals and objectives related to staff development of assigned areas and design strategies for nurturing of first lines Nurse Instructors in units
- participating 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
- conduct clinical reviews and liaise with NES and School of Nursing and Midwifery for it
- certify and supervise the clinical performance of the interns and staff
- perform the required clinical tasks depending on the patient acuity and reinforce unit, division and policies and procedures
- maintain and keep the record of all clinical incidents and follow-up for its timely closure
- consult with the supervisor on a periodic basis for staff development-related activities and issues.
Requirements:
You must have:
- a BScN degree from renowned Institute with a valid PNC license (having validity of at least six months)
- at least 3 years of experience of working as Registered Nurse
- valid certificate in ACLS/ BLS, Safe medication Administration, Intravenous Cannulation and Conscious Sedation
- demonstrated ability to impart knowledge and skills, and possess expertise in chosen area on clinical practice
- commitment to excellence in nursing practice and awareness of current clinical and research literature.
- excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work in teams as well as independently
- ability to work under stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
Comprehensive Employment Reference Checks will be conducted.