Registered Nurse- (Operation Room/Recovery Room)

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Karachi is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operation Room/Recovery Room. The role includes providing high-quality personalized nursing care, administering medication safely, and demonstrating proficiency in patient assessment. Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and have at least one year of experience. Excellent communication skills are essential. Comprehensive benefits will be offered including opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of work experience in a reputable hospital.
• Valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe handling of equipment and supplies.
• Provide personalized nursing care to assigned patients.
• Monitor patient responses to medication and report findings.
• Counsel and educate patients on health behaviors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) or Post RN BScN

Certification in BLS, CPR, Safe Medication Administration

Certification in I/V Canulation, ECG Interpretation and Aseptic Techniques

Job description

Registered Nurse- (Operation Room/Recovery Room)

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

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.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• demonstrate safe handling and proper use of equipment/supplies
• provide high quality personalized planned holistic nursing care to all assigned patients
• administer medication safely, applying knowledge of drug and dosages, refers drug manual and/or pharmacy information as required, monitors patient responses to medication and communicate reportable findings promptly
• counseling and educating patients on health behaviors
• demonstrate efficiency in use of electronic monitoring equipment
• demonstrate competence in patient assessment and care plan accordingly
• perform any other task assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

You should have:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) or Post RN BScN
• at least one year of work experience any reputable hospital
• valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council
• certification in BLS, CPR, Safe Medication Administration, I/V Canulation, ECG Interpretation and Aseptic Techniques
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.