surgery nurse

Mass General Brigham

<div>Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.<br>
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40 HOUR/ ROTATING SHIFT/ FOXBOROUGH MA
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The Staff Nurse will be responsible for:
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<ul><li>Providing care for patients in Day Surgery Unit
</li><li>Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment.<br>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>Job Summary
</b></p>Summary
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The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor.
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Essential Functions
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Organization of Patient Care
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<ul><li>Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
</li><li>Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
</li><li>Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
</li><li>Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate. &lt;br&gt;
</li></ul><br>
Quality of Care
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<ul><li>Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
</li><li>Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
</li><li>Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department&rsquo;s documentation standards.
</li><li>Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
</li><li>Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
</li><li>Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
</li><li>Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
</li><li>Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
</li><li>Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
</li><li>Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
</li><li>Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
</li><li>Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
</li></ul><br>
Coordination/Collaboration
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<ul><li>Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
</li><li>Collaborates with other discipline(s).
</li><li>Develops, utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.
</li><li>Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
</li><li>Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
</li><li>Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
</li><li>Serves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers.<br>
</li></ul><br>
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Education
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<ul><li>Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
</li><li>Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
</li><li>Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
</li><li>Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.<br>
</li></ul><br>
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Research
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<ul><li>Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
</li><li>Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
</li></ul><br>
Budget
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<ul><li>Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
</li><li>Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
</li><li>Assesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers and assignments.
</li><li>Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.
</li></ul><br>
Personnel
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<ul><li>Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate.
</li><li>Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
</li><li>Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
</li><li>Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
</li><li>Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
</li><li>Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.
</li></ul><br>
Quality of Care
<br>
<ul><li>Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
</li><li>Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
</li><li>Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department&rsquo;s documentation standards.
</li><li>Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
</li><li>Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
</li><li>Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
</li><li>Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
</li><li>Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
</li><li>Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
</li><li>Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
</li><li>Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
</li><li>Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
</li></ul><br>
Coordination/Collaboration
<br>
<ul><li>Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
</li><li>Collaborates with other discipline(s).
</li><li>Develops, utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.
</li><li>Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
</li><li>Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
</li><li>Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
</li><li>Serves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers.
</li></ul><br>
Education
<br>
<ul><li>Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
</li><li>Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
</li><li>Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
</li><li>Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.
</li></ul><br>
Research
<br>
<ul><li>Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
</li><li>Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
</li></ul><br>
Budget
<br>
<ul><li>Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
</li><li>Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
</li><li>Assesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers and assignments.
</li><li>Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.
</li></ul><br>
Personnel
<br>
<ul><li>Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate.
</li><li>Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
</li><li>Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
</li><li>Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
</li><li>Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
</li><li>Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.<br>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Qualifications
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>To qualify you must have:
</p><p>Education:
</p><ul><li><p>Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.
</p></li><li><p>For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Experience:
</p><ul><li><p>Must have minimum of 5 years, current, Orthopedic Operating Room (OR) experience required.
</p></li><li><p>Must have preoperative or PACU/recovery nursing experience required. P refer experience with both.
</p></li><li><p>Outpatient/ambulatory setting preferred.
</p></li><li><p>Must have ACLS.
</p></li><li><p>EPIC proficiency preferred.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Other:
</p><ul><li><p>Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in a specialty area is encouraged.<br>
</p></li></ul><p><br>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
</p><ul><li><p>The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
</p></li><li><p>Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
</p></li><li><p>Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
</p></li><li><p>Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><br>
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Additional Job Details (if applicable)
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><b>Physical Requirements
</b><ul><li>Standing Frequently (34-66%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Walking Frequently (34-66%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
</li></ul><ul><li>Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
</li></ul><ul><li>Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
</li></ul><ul><li>Talking Constantly (67-100%)
</li></ul>Hearing Constantly (67-100%)<br>
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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Remote Type
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Onsite<br>
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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Work Location
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>20 Patriot Place<br>
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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Scheduled Weekly Hours
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>40<br>
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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Employee Type
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Regular<br>
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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Work Shift
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Rotating (United States of America)<br>
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<p><b>Pay Range
</b></p>$41.71 - $105.65/Hourly<br>
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<p><b>Grade
</b></p>MNA333<br>
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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.<br>
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<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>EEO Statement:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran&rsquo;s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.<br>
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Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Health Staff Group

<p>Health Staff Group Dubai is currently looking for Medical-Surgical Nurses for a private hospital in Dubai, UAE.</p>
 <b>    Medical-Surgical Nurse responsibilities include:</b> 
<ul>
<li>Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals</li>
<li>Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients</li>
<li>Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications<br>
 Responsibilities <br><ul>
<li>Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs</li>
<li>Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements</li>
<li>Monitor patients  vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner</li>
<li>Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team</li>
<li>Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care</li>
<li>Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records</li>
<li>Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul><b>
    Requirements and skills </b><br><ul>
<li>Proven work experience as a Medical-Surgical Nurse or similar role</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing</li>
<li>Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities</li>
<li>Relevant training and/or certifications as a Medical-Surgical Nurse</li></ul>

Medical-Surgical Nurse

Apex Health 

<p>The Operating Room (OR) Nurse &ndash; Plastic Surgery &amp; Aesthetics is responsible for providing safe, high-quality, and efficient perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical procedures. This role requires advanced clinical knowledge, technical proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail in supporting both surgical teams and patients throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>1. Preoperative Duties</b></p><ul><li>Prepare the operating room for plastic and aesthetic surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and sterile.</li><li>Verify patient identity, surgical consent, and preoperative assessments.</li><li>Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams to plan individualized patient care.</li><li>Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and sterilization protocols.</li></ul><p><b>2. Intraoperative Duties</b></p><ul><li>Assist the surgeon during operative procedures, including microsurgery, reconstructive, and cosmetic interventions (e.g., facelifts, liposuction, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty).</li><li>Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain strict aseptic technique.</li><li>Monitor patient&rsquo;s vital signs and surgical field; promptly report any abnormalities.</li><li>Handle surgical instruments and aesthetic equipment such as cautery units, endoscopic devices, and laser systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate intraoperative records and count verification of instruments and sponges.</li></ul><p><b>3. Postoperative Duties</b></p><ul><li>Provide immediate postoperative care, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and stability.</li><li>Participate in postoperative wound assessment and dressing application for aesthetic cases.</li><li>Educate patients on postoperative care instructions specific to cosmetic or reconstructive surgery.</li><li>Monitor for complications and ensure timely escalation of clinical concerns.</li></ul><p><b>4. Additional Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Participate in quality improvement, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining plastic surgery-specific OR protocols and checklists.</li><li>Mentor junior nurses and participate in ongoing training in advanced aesthetic surgical techniques.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct at all times.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</b></p><ul><li><b>Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.</li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) &ndash; required.</li><li>Perioperative Nursing Certification (CNOR) &ndash; preferred.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> Minimum <b>5&ndash;8 years</b> of operating room experience, with at least <b>3 years in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery</b>.</li><li><b>Technical Skills:</b></li><li>Proficiency in cosmetic and reconstructive surgical setups and instrument handling.</li><li>Knowledge of laser systems, endoscopic instruments, and microsurgical techniques.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Operating Room : 5 years (Required)</li><li>Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>

Operating Room Nurse (Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics)

Eye clinic

<p>OT nurse to assist in cataract and Lasik surgery </p>

Registered Nurse

Covenant Health

<div>Overview:<div></div><div><b><br>
Registered Nurse,</b><b> East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group</b></div><div><b>
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Covenant Medical Group is Covenant Health&rsquo;s employed and managed medical practice organization, with more than 300 top Physicians and providers spanning the continuum of care in 20 cities throughout East Tennessee. Specialties include cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational medicine, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, pulmonology, reproductive medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary:</b></div><div>
Provides professional nursing care within an outpatient clinic setting and coordinates care planning with other disciplines as appropriate.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Recruiter:</b> Sandra Simmons <b>||</b> apply@covhlth.com</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.</li><li>
Precepts new employees/students as needed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with office manager or clinical instructor/supervisor.</li><li>
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives and infection control policies.</li><li>
Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment. Accurately records history and performs basic triage procedures per policy.</li><li>
After retrieving condition of patients, creates nursing history and discusses recommendations for appropriate interventions to appropriate practitioner.</li><li>
Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/physician problems without direct supervision.</li><li>
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy by using the AIDET fundamentals of communication.</li><li>
Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.</li><li>
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families during their visit.</li><li>
Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.</li><li>
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well-maintained equipment.</li><li>
Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.</li><li>
Schedules all outside patient appointments per physician order and relays accurately to patients.</li><li>
Take calls from hospitals/nursing homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.</li><li>
Assure test results are received and relayed to the patient in a timely manner.</li><li>
Completes medical orientation checklist.</li><li>
Initiates appropriate patient education.</li><li>
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.</li><li>
Implements care appropriate to diagnosis and per physician order.</li><li>
Problem solves and coordinates clinic patient care with physician supervision.</li><li>
Demonstrates competence in performing skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.</li><li>
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.</li><li>
Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Minimum Education:
</b></div><div>None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Minimum Experience:</b></div><div>
Minimum of three (3) years of professional nursing experience. <i>RN with minimum of 3 year's experience in Cardiothoracic surgery strongly preferred. Specific experience working in the Critical Cardiac Surgery Care Unit a plus. Organization skills a must.</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Licensure Requirement:</b>
</div><div>Must have a valid Tennessee RN license. CPR, OSHA training annually</div></div>

RN CLINIC II

Aga Khan University

<div><div>Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Surgery - (240000GV)</div><div><div><br>
</div><p><b>Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Surgery</b></p>
<p><b>
Entity: </b>Aga Khan University Hospital</p>
<p><b>
Location: </b>Karachi, Pakistan</p>
<p><b>
Introduction:</b></p>
<p>
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 Centers, 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.</p>
<p>
The Department of Surgery provides comprehensive and sub-specialty care in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dental-Oral, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics Surgery, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatrics Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. The department has 120 full-time and part-time faculty with a solid commitment to teaching and research. Formal structured undergraduate teaching, postgraduate residency, and fellowship programs are integrated into the academic functions of the department.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>
You will be responsible to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Assist Head Nurse in day to day management of the Inpatient area</li>
<li>Teach and mentor new staff of the area.</li>
<li>Response quickly and appropriately in conflict or crisis situation in patient care area.
</li><li>Assess, interpretate, to early warning sign.</li>
<li>Ensure that quality care is delivered to patients.</li>
<li>Meet consultants frequently to discuss patient care related issues.</li>
<li>Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality of patient care.</li>
<li>Assess patient care and acuity trends, plan and manage unit and staffing, and ensure availability of supplies, equipment and other resources.</li>
<li>Demonstrate initiatives to review concepts of Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice (QINP).</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
<p>
You should have:</p>
<ul>
<li>Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school with a valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council</li>
<li>at least three years of related nursing experience</li>
<li>certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Safe Medication Administration, Aseptic Techniques, I/V Cannulation, Tool Training and Facilitation course</li>
<li>excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills</li>
<li>willingness to work in shift duties (morning, evening and night).</li>
</ul></div><div></div><div>
Primary Location: Pakistan-Karachi</div><div>
Organisation: Aga Khan Hospital &amp; Medical College</div><div>
Employee Status: Regular</div><div>
Job Type: Standard</div><div>
Job Posting: 21/10/2025, 4:30:53 AM</div><div>
Closing Date: 28/10/2025, 1:59:00 PM</div></div>

Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Surgery

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