Clinical Nurse Instructor, Clifton Medical Services Clifton Medical Services, Aga Khan Universi

Clifton Medical Services

Aga Khan University Hospital

[Location not specified]

The Aga Khan University Hospital, in addition to its five Hospitals, creates access through its Outreach Services which include Clinical Laboratories, Outpatient Medical Centres, Pharmacy services, Home Health, and other services. Outreach Services are designed to provide primary to secondary healthcare services to patients near their homes and are present in several cities across Pakistan. Outpatient Medical Centres offer a range of specialty clinics including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiopulmonary, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Physiotherapy, catering to children, adults, and elderly patients for general health checks or specific disease consultations. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between the diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults. All employees/trainees and partners are expected to share this commitment.

You will be responsible to:

• Assess the learning needs of nursing staff and ensure nominations and attendance for continuing educational sessions as per needs.
• Coordinate with the concerned for the implementation of division-wide nursing educational programmes.
• Develop specialty-based annual educational sessions as per monthly educational plans.
• Ensure completion of all Competency-Based Orientation (CBO) of new staff within stipulated time.
• Monitor credentialing of nursing staff and nominate them for re-credentialing if required.
• Meet with clinicians to discuss patient care treatment regimens and quality issues as per needs.
• Develop a plan of training, conduct formal and informal sessions, and re-evaluate its effectiveness in units.
• Develop courses and modules to enhance staff competence and monitor special assignments.
• Maintain and monitor clinical indicators.
• Set annual goals and objectives related to staff development of assigned areas and design strategies for nurturing first-line Nurse Instructors in units.
• 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, Health Care-Associated Infection, policies, procedures, protocols, and patient-centred care.
• Conduct clinical reviews and liaise with the nursing regulatory body Nursing Education Services at Aga Khan University Hospital and School of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Certify and supervise the clinical performance of the interns and staff.
• Perform the required clinical tasks depending on the patient's acuity.
• Reinforce unit, division and policies and procedures.
• Maintain and keep the record of all clinical incidents and follow up in a timely basis.
• Consult with the Nursing Manager monthly regarding staff development activities/issues.

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 (as applicable).
• At least three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent ability to train staff on skills and provide knowledge.
• Expertise in clinical nursing practices and a commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Awareness of current clinical and research literature.
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as in teams and work under stressful situations.

Comprehensive Employment Reference Checks will be conducted.

Please send your detailed CV to human.resources@aku.edu and mention "Clinical Nurse Instructor, Clifton Medical Services" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by March 10, 2025.