Clinical Preceptor, School of Nursing & Midwifery

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) has the honour of being the founding academic entity of the University and a benchmark for nursing education in Pakistan.

The school is committed to excellence in the field of education, research, nursing practice, and administration. It is also committed to providing the highest standards in nursing education programmes, in line with the University's vision and values.

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.*AKU Float Pool Nurses (FPN) are encouraged to apply.

*AKU Float Pool Nurses (FPN) are encouraged to apply.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You are required to:

• review clinical objectives and expected outcomes of clinical experience
• review hospital policies and protocols
• plan student learning needs and assignments in collaboration with the supervisor
• demonstrates knowledge, comprehension, and compliance of the community settings, as well as ability to enforce them
• demonstrates a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the students through pre and post conferences
• assess the skills and competency of students through direct observation
• participate in programme planning and evaluation activities related to the clinical aspects
• participate in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness
• encourage a positive environment and experience for co-workers, students and clients.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have: 

• at least a BScN degree, with a minimum of two years clinical experience
• a valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council
• clinical competence as a professional nurse and an effective role model
• sound conceptual knowledge of nursing and ability to integrate theory into practice.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.