Clinical Nurse Specialist, Outpatient Services

• Clinical Nurse Specialist, Outpatient Services
• 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 Off-campus 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.

Introduction To The Position:

The role is pivotal in advancing clinical nursing practice, supporting staff development, and improving patient outcomes. With advanced education and extensive clinical experience, you will serve as a clinical expert, educator and change agent, bridging the gap between evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. You will be integral to maintaining high standards of care, enhancing staff competencies, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration within the department.

Responsibilities:

You Will Be Responsible To:

• carry out teaching activities related to clinical care, staff development, and assist in patient care management daily, including staff performance assessments
• ensure competency development of nursing staff while evaluating their
• monitor nursing staff skills to identify gaps in theory and its application in practice
• ensure timely updating of credentials, participate in establishing care standards with unit staff, and monitor care delivery according to established standards
• monitor and facilitate clinical outcomes of patients, develop and monitor clinical indicators
• review clinical care processes of assigned areas and clinical care guidelines
• collaborate with infection control teams to investigate and address incidents or outbreaks related to instrument sterilization or equipment contamination
• participate in quality assurance activities, including to conduct audits and carry out appropriateness of emergency processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices
• collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction
• provide training and mentorship to Nurse Instructors, offer guidance, support, and expertise to facilitate their professional growth and development in nursing education
• engage in nursing research and evidence-based practice initiatives, contribute to advancement of knowledge within the specialty area and incorporate best available evidence into clinical practice

Requirements:

You Should Have:

• a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, preferably a Master’s degree in the same
• a valid license from the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council and at least five years of nursing experience, including two years of experience at nursing management level involving clinical teaching at a tertiary care hospital
• excellent exposure to teaching and learning, developing educational plans, conducting independent courses, and implementing in-service sessions
• certification in specialty-based competencies, including BLS, ACLS, ECG interpretation, ventilation management, Hemodialysis, etc.
• strong interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills and ability to lead people
• ability to effectively work with multidisciplinary teams and deliver as per expectations in teams as well as independently
• willingness to work in shift duties, if required.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.