Opportunity Information
5017BR
1
Private Sector Academia (Day- care/ School/ College/ University/ Training Institute)
Managerial/ Experienced Professional
On- Site (Fixed Location)
Karachi
The Role
Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Off-Campus Hospitals of Aga Khan University Hospital, supporting nursing excellence through clinical leadership, staff development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice across multiple hospital sites.
•Serve as a clinical expert in providing specialty-based education and guidance to nursing staff •Assess learning needs of nursing staff and develop structured educational and competency-based training programs •Develop specialty-based courses, educational materials and annual educational plans in coordination with Nurse Managers and Nurse Instructors •Coordinate and monitor in-service education sessions and ensure completion of competency-based orientation programs for newly hired staff •Mentor, coach and support Nurse Instructors, Clinical Nurse Coordinators and Head Nurses •Ensure timely completion and maintenance of staff certifications, credentials and competency validations •Support nursing staff in managing complex patient care situations •Conduct clinical rounds to monitor quality of care, adherence to clinical standards and patient safety practices •Identify patient safety risks and implement appropriate interventions •Monitor clinical indicators, nursing-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes •Participate in clinical audits, incident reviews and quality improvement initiatives •Collaborate with nursing leadership to implement divisional nursing education, quality and professional development initiatives •Support the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical policies, protocols and standards of nursing practice •Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote coordinated, patient-centered care •Participate in institutional committees, quality improvement projects and professional development activities •Support performance management by mentoring and evaluating nursing staff and providing constructive feedback •Identify and develop high-potential nursing staff to support leadership development and succession planning •Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development and excellence in nursing practice
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
•Equal opportunity employer
5+ years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (16 Years): Nursing
- Masters: Nursing
- Diploma: Midwifery
Minimum 5 years of relevant nursing experience, including 2-3 years in clinical teaching, staff development or specialty nursing practice at a tertiary care hospital
Basic Life Support (BLS), Patient Safety Standards
Preferred: ACLS/ PALS/ NRP Instructor
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification •ACLS, PALS or NRP Instructor certification (preferred) •Safe medication administration, intravenous cannulation, clinical education or mentorship certifications (added advantage)
Valid and current registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
Salary, Compensation & Benefits
PKR 0/ month (Salary and package to attract the best candidate)
Application
- Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted
About the Employer
Aga Khan University