Unit Head, Nursing Education Services

Liaquat National Hospital; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Liaquat National Hospital is seeking a seasoned Nursing Education Lead to develop and drive the annual education plan, align goals with quality plans, and oversee professional development for nursing staff.

You will coordinate in-service training, workshops, simulations, and journal clubs while ensuring compliance with credentials, audits, and accreditation readiness in a large tertiary care setting.

Qualifications

• BScN or higher with nursing leadership/training experience.
• Master’s in Nursing is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Registration with Pakistan Nursing Council is expected.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, patient safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the annual nursing education and training plan based on learning needs assessment, patient safety data, incident trends, and organizational priorities.
• Develops and submits personal, unit, and departmental goals and objectives annually, aligned with strategic and quality plans.
• Maintains and monitors staff credentials, certifications, and mandatory training compliance.
• Collaborates with Clinical HODs, Unit Heads, and UHCNs to identify learning needs and develop evidence-based teaching modules.
• Plans and coordinates in-service education, workshops, CNEs, simulations, and specialty training programs, ensuring all administrative arrangements are completed.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety initiatives as a Facilitator or Team Leader, using audit and incident data to guide targeted education.
• Conducts random clinical rounds to evaluate staff performance and compliance, providing structured feedback to Clinical Nursing Heads.
• Organizes and facilitates Journal Clubs, Morbidity & Mortality meetings, Case Presentations, and Clinical Review Forums.
• Maintains accurate education, training, competency, and attendance records to support audits, accreditation surveys, and performance appraisal.
• Supports accreditation readiness, internal audits, and tracer activities related to staff education and competency.
• Mentors and supports nurse Instructor, preceptors, and trainers, promoting continuous professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Training skills

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Adult learning principles

Competency-based education

Education

BScN

Master’s in Nursing

Job description

• Develops and implements the annual nursing education and training plan based on learning needs assessment, patient safety data, incident trends, and organizational priorities.
• Develops and submits personal, unit, and departmental goals and objectives annually, aligned with strategic and quality plans.
• Maintains and monitors staff credentials, certifications, and mandatory training compliance.
• Collaborates with Clinical HODs, Unit Heads, and UHCNs to identify learning needs and develop evidence-based teaching modules.
• Plans and coordinates in-service education, workshops, CNEs, simulations, and specialty training programs, ensuring all administrative arrangements are completed.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety initiatives as a Facilitator or Team Leader, using audit and incident data to guide targeted education.
• Conducts random clinical rounds to evaluate staff performance and compliance, providing structured feedback to Clinical Nursing Heads.
• Organizes and facilitates Journal Clubs, Morbidity & Mortality meetings, Case Presentations, and Clinical Review Forums.
• Maintains accurate education, training, competency, and attendance records to support audits, accreditation surveys, and performance appraisal.
• Supports accreditation readiness, internal audits, and tracer activities related to staff education and competency.
• Mentors and supports nurse Instructor, preceptors, and trainers, promoting continuous professional development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BScN, preferably Master’s in Nursing with 6-8 years of cl. nursing experience, as a Cl. Instructor NES including 3-4 years as a nursing supervisor in a large tertiary care hospital.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
• BLS and ACLS certified.
• Valid registration with the Pakistan Nursing Council
• Knowledge of ISO standards, patient safety, and quality improvement
• Adult learning principles and competency-based education