Nurse Navigator, Outpatient Services

Position: Nurse Navigator, Outpatient Services

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.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You are required to:

• provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum 
• work as a personnel who ensure timely access and coordination among different health care teams
• be responsible for appropriate scheduling and coordination of follow-up care and tracking patients to ensure completion of recommended treatment plan on individualized basis.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have:

• BScN Degree from a recognized nursing institute
• minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse/critical care nurse or equivalent experience; experience in Head and Neck would be preferred
• valid registration from Pakistan Nursing Council
• certification in Basic Life Support, Safe Medication Administration, Intravenous Cannulation, Advance Life Support (Preferred), Conscious Sedation (Preferred)
• good interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to asses, plan and coordinate patient care as per planned management
• sound clinical knowledge and competencies in specialty specific site
• persuasive skills to manage patient counselling effectively.