Head Nurse, Surgery – Lead 24/7 Patient Care & Quality

Ismaili Centres; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University in Pakistan invites applications for the position of Head Nurse in the Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, manage 24/7 staffing, ensure timely physician rounds, and maintain high quality patient care.

The role requires strong management skills, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and a commitment to staff development and patient satisfaction. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Pakistan.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24/7 staffing scheduling according to hospital standards for quality and safe patient care and remain available for shift schedule as per needs
• Ensure timely physician rounds for all patients and review and monitor treatment modalities and patient regimens
• Regularly meet patients and their families to resolve complaints and issues relating to care and any other related concerns
• Collaborate with all support service departments to ensure quality care and meet patient requirements
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on quality projects to improve unit core processes
• Establish and monitor unit-based standards, goals, objectives and priorities
• Encourage creativity, initiative and innovativeness in nursing staff and mentor nursing workforce for provision of good services and staff development

Job description

Aga Khan University in Pakistan invites applications for the position of Head Nurse in the Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, manage 24/7 staffing, ensure timely physician rounds, and maintain high quality patient care.

The role requires strong management skills, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and a commitment to staff development and patient satisfaction. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Pakistan.