Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Oncology (Pediatric Oncology Unit)

Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Oncology (Pediatric Oncology Unit)

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.

The Department of Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital is a patient-centered comprehensive state-of-the-art cancer management facility. The main objective of the department is to provide first-class, leading-edge cancer services and it is equipped with 3 medical Linear accelerators, 1 HDR brachytherapy after loader, 1 conventional simulator, mold room and a PET-CT simulator.

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:

• develop individualized plan of care and ensure implementation of the same through timely follow-ups
• incorporate theoretical concepts and advanced clinical skills into practice
• coordinate all processes for patient care and ensure timely delivery of all core processes
• participate in multidisciplinary rounds as applicable and plan patient care accordingly
• organize workload and set priorities appropriately
• ensure that all reportable cases are communicated to supervisor verbally and through shift reports
• quickly and appropriately respond in conflicts or crisis in patient care areas. 
• teach and mentor new staff in the area and ensure that quality care is delivered to the patients
• coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of patient care
• assess patient care and acuity trends, plan and manage unit, make staffing arrangements and ensure availability of required supplies, equipment and other resources

Requirements:

You should have:

• a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school, preferably a Master’s degree in the same
• at least two years of nursing experience and a valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council
• certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Safe Medication Administration, Aseptic Techniques, I/V Cannulation
• in-depth knowledge of health and safety measures
• excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
• ability to effectively work in teams as well as independently
• proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office
• willingness to work in shift duties.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.