Nurse Informaticist - Department of Nursing Education Services

Nurse Informaticist - Department of Nursing Education Services

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi

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.

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:

• participate in the design, implementation, evaluation, and optimization of Electronic Health Record (EHRs) and other clinical systems
• collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure IT solutions enhance patient care and align with regulatory standards
• provide ongoing support for Health Information System (HIS), ensuring they meet the needs of nursing staff and enhance patient care quality
• ensure meaningful use of clinical data to support division -wide goals and reporting
• develop, implement, and evaluate programs that promote physical, mental and emotional well-being of nursing and healthcare staff, and act of point of contact for staff seeking wellness resources or support
• champion eco-friendly clinical practices and educate nursing staff about the intersection of health and environmental issues, including climate change
• partners with simulation educators and EHR teams to train nursing staff on system changes, clinical pathways, and safety protocols
• conduct orientation programs and training programs for staff, prepare for and conduct audits, and conduct various trainings for internal/external customers
• develop and maintain relationships with nursing alumni and coordinate alumni events, to encourage alumni participation in mentorship programs, continuing education, and wellness initiatives.

Requirements

You should have:

• a BScN or Post-RN BScN degree from an accredited school, preferably with a MScN or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines and a valid license from the Pakistan Nursing Council
• at least ten years of relevant experience, of which five years of experience should be at a nursing management level (including at least two years as Head Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent)
• certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS and NRP Instructor
• deep understanding of nursing practice, clinical workflows, patient care delivery, and the ability to bridge clinical practice with IT solutions
• excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
• ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines
• ability to analyze large datasets, and familiarity with dashboards, KPIs, nursing-sensitive indicators, and quality metrics, for clinical decision support and decision making
• proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office
• willingness to work during extended hours or weekends, if needed.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.