39 Nursing jobs in Pakistan

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University's School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) was the first academic unit of the University to be established. AKU-SONAM motivates young men and women from all over Pakistan and developing countries to choose nursing as a career in order to strengthen the delivery of health care services.

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.

*Please note that this is a part-time position.

The position will be reporting to the Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery. Moreover, you will be responsible for:

• designing a comprehensive course grid that outlines the curriculum structure, teaching-learning, and assessment strategy along with class schedule
• integrating concepts related to quantitative reasoning with patient care applications, ensuring a seamless connection between mathematical principles and nursing practice.
• developing and delivering lectures covering fundamental mathematical concepts relevant to nursing practice, focusing on clarity and practical application
• innovating teaching methods by integrating basic mathematical concepts into drug and dosage calculations, and using scenarios and various teaching-learning strategies to enhance understanding
• monitoring student progress through formative quizzes and mock tests, providing timely feedback to support continuous improvement
• offering personalized guidance to students needing additional help with understanding mathematical concepts, ensuring individual academic support
• developing grade exam papers in accordance with the entity’s assessment policies and procedures, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation
• providing academic counseling to students on various matters, helping them navigate their educational journey effectively
• actively participating in the day-to-day activities at the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) as a faculty member, contributing to the overall academic environment
• engaging in program-related activities, meetings, and workshops, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of the program
• serving as an advisor for undergraduate students, guiding them through their academic and professional development.

You should have:

• Masters degree (MScN/MSc in MPH, Epi Bio, HPM) with Basic Nursing qualification as mandatory (BScN/Post-RN, Diploma in Nursing) with a minimum 2 years of clinical/ teaching experience.
• ability to demonstrate clinical competence as a professional nurse and an effective role model
• sound conceptual knowledge of nursing/field of specialization and ability to integrate theory into practice
• good teaching skills & knowledge of new teaching methodologies & practices
• knowledge of current research methodologies, and an ability to initiate research
• ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with course participants
• good academic writing & presentation skills
• fluency in English & Urdu and an ability to communicate in other regional languages would be an advantage
• proficiency in the use of computers and related computer software packages
• good conceptual and analytical skills
• good knowledge of educational leadership and management
• good interpersonal skills & ability to work with teams
• commitment to learning and growth, and pursue improvement.

Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs to and mention "1000430" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 27, 2024

Aga Khan University Hospital

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.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all 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.

You will be responsible for supporting the Division of Nursing Services in the governance, strategic and operational tasks, contributing to overall work strategies and processes. Your goal will be to optimize nursing care delivery by improving clinical workflow efficiency, enhancing patient care quality, implementing evidenced-based practices, integrating technology and supporting data-driven decision-making.

You will be responsible to:

• conduct unit rounds and perform audits to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• calculate and monitor unit-wise nursing staffing based on occupancy and benchmarking for on-campus, off-campus hospitals and outreach health network
• develop and implement processes to enhance clinical operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement and translate into quality projects
• collecting data, prepare, review, and manage documents, reports, and presentations and track progress on various projects and initiatives.
• ensure effective communication of important information and updates from the CNO’s office to relevant teams, coordinate activities and events, act as a liaison between the division and other departments, staff, and external stakeholders
• provide clinical and administrative support to nursing teams as directed by the CNO
• assist with recruitment processes, onboard new management staff, and maintain personnel records
• support or lead special projects or initiatives as directed by the CNO
• maintain records, and other information systems used by the CNO’s office, manage dashboards, ensure efficiency and troubleshooting.

You should have:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited degree programme, preferably a Master’s degree in the same
• at least ten years of nursing experience, preferably with five years of nursing administrative experience
• clinical expertise with in-depth understanding of nursing practice, patient care standards and clinical protocols
• excellent command on healthcare administration, organizational behavior, resource and financial management, leveraging use of technology and understanding of data and digital health tools
• excellent interpersonal skills, particularly ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams having strategic thinking and operational tactics
• ability to work under-pressure, handle multiple projects at a time and meet stringent deadlines
• ability to tactfully resolve complex issues, make appropriate and timely decisions, and communicate decisions to the concerned
• familiarity with care coordination models, principles, and best practices aimed at improving care transitions, enhancing patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs
• facilitate a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to achieve optimal patient care outcomes

Only shortlisted candidates will be considered.

Applications should be submitted latest by December 22, 2024

To oversee the daily operations of a nursing unit, ensuring high-quality patient care, managing nursing staff, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. The role includes staff supervision, budgeting, compliance with healthcare regulations, compliance with healthcare quality standards (JCI / Accreditation Canada), and fostering a positive work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure management of paramedical and nursing staff, including deployment of staff with consultation of concerned matrons, ensuring 100% compliance with quality nursing standards.
2. Play a coordinating role between nursing, paramedical staff, consultants, and hospital administration.
3. Monitor nursing healthcare practices through rounds and visits of wards, OPD, ER, OT, check patients’ files, nursing notes, and inventory of medicine, ensuring coordination with respective matrons for general cleanliness and maintenance of the wards with 100% compliance.
4. Serve as a member of the board for interviews of nursing staff for all general and critical areas for all RHS Hospitals and ensure implementation of orientation and training programs for new staff.
5. Supervise and monitor the duties of RHS hospitals matrons/nursing in charge.
6. Maintain close interaction with nursing and paramedical staff to resolve their operational and administrative affairs related to the workplace.
7. Develop and implement approved policies and procedures, conduct regular internal monitoring/audit of healthcare quality standards, patient safety, infection control, and quality assurance of nursing procedures in coordination with the healthcare quality directorate. Suggest and implement improvements as required and collaborate with HQD for sustaining ISO certification and MSDS licensing. Prepare RHS hospitals for JCI and Canadian accreditation processes in IIMCT hospitals.
8. Ensure 100% compliance in HIMS Nursing Module in coordination with the HIMS coordinator and HQD. Support implementation and monitoring tasks in the nursing module as per institutional requirements.
9. Identify training gaps and plan and organize nursing and paramedical staff training in coordination with HQD/HDS, ensuring that all scheduled training sessions are conducted with 100% compliance.
10. Supervise, measure, and improve post-training performance to ensure quality healthcare nursing services provision to patients.
11. Develop a mechanism for nursing assistant training programs for paramedical staff at all levels in coordination with the School of Nursing and HQD.
12. Coordinate with the Principal of Riphah College of Nursing for clinical training of college students at RHS Hospitals and support their training program as per the rules and standards of PNC.
13. Achieve the implementation of Riphah Mission and Islamic Ethical Values in true spirit for staff at teaching hospitals by developing and monitoring mechanisms where these values reflect in every course of action and behavior.

Job Requirements:

1. Post RN B.Sc. (Nursing) or Generic BSN with 10 to 12 years of experience with leading healthcare organizations.

• Assign patients to staff as per patient care needs and available staffing.
• Ensures that staffs carry out required nursing care timely as per physician’s orders including medication, procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Visits patients in assigned units daily to review condition and to assess nursing care and obtain feedback and address any problem or issues identified/conveyed
• Update Nursing Management regarding nursing/patient care issues in assigned units.
• Ensure good working relationship with staff and motive for quality nursing care ensure staff discipline in assigned units.
• Facilitate implementation of EMR in assigned units ensuring effective utilization by self and team members.
• Any other assignment as given by HOD Nursing or Controller Nursing Administration or the Medical Director.

• Post RN B.Sc.N or B.Sc. General Nursing with at least 5 years clinical experience in an acute care setting as Senior Nurse or Head Nurse.
• Should be registered with PNC. Those having specialization in ICU, ER, and additional diploma in Health management, certified for BLS, ACLS and ECG will be preferred.
• Supervisory skills to lead and guide team members.
• Should have good communication skills in English and Urdu and proficient in use of MS Office.
• This is a shift job covering 24 hours for which there is a periodic shift rotation

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 off-campus 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.

You will be responsible to:

• manage 24/7 staffing scheduling as per the hospital standards set for assuring quality and safe patient care and remain available for shift schedule as per needs
• exhibit excellent management in executing quality patient care and ensure that physician rounds for all patients are timely completed, patients are reviewed and monitored for the treatment modalities and patient regimens are being accurately followed
• regularly meet patients and their families to resolve complaints and issues relating to care and any other related concerns
• collaborate with all support service departments to ensure quality care and meet requirements of patients
• work with multidisciplinary teams on quality projects to improve unit core processes
• establish and ensure that unit-based standards, goals, objectives and priorities are prepared and monitor against the standards
• encourage creativity, initiative and innovativeness in nursing staffs and mentor nursing workforce for provision of good services and staff development.

You should have:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school, preferably a Master’s degree in the same field, and a valid license from the Pakistan Nursing Council
• at least four years of relevant experience, of which at least two years of experience should be at a nursing management level.
• certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Safe Medication Administration, Aseptic Techniques, I/V Cannulation, and Paediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
• excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
• ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines
• willingness to work in shift duties (mornings and evenings).
• comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

You should send your detailed CV by email to and mark the position number " 10054074 " in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 26, 2025

Position Summary
Responsible for overseeing the professional nursing practice model and interdisciplinary care models for patient care within Park Nicollet Ambulatory Care. Serves as the liaison between nursing staff/management and other departments with a focus on patient and staff safety and satisfaction. Provides guidance to senior leadership and physician leadership for the implementation of nursing practice and nursing care models e.g., nurse triage, post-discharge follow-up, coordination of care and services, policies, protocols and standing orders.

This position is also responsible for the daily operations of the Nurse Triage, Centralized Medication Refill department and the Float Pool.
10 to 12 years of experience and a Master's degree in Nursing, Education, or Health Care Administration preferred.

Hospital & Health Care - Karachi, Pakistan

To oversee the daily operations of a nursing unit, ensuring high-quality patient care, managing nursing staff, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. The role includes staff supervision, budgeting, compliance with healthcare regulations, compliance with healthcare quality standards (JCI / Accreditation Canada), and fostering a positive work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure management of paramedical and nursing staff, including deployment of staff with consultation of concerned matrons, ensuring 100% compliance with quality nursing standards.
2. Play a coordinating role between nursing, paramedical staff, consultants, and hospital administration.
3. Monitor nursing healthcare practices through rounds and visits of wards, OPD, ER, OT, check patients’ files, nursing notes, and inventory of medicine, ensuring coordination with respective matrons for general cleanliness and maintenance of the wards with 100% compliance.
4. Serve as a member of the board for interviews of nursing staff for all general and critical areas for all RHS Hospitals and ensure implementation of orientation and training programs for new staff.
5. Supervise and monitor the duties of RHS hospitals matrons/nursing in charge.
6. Maintain close interaction with nursing and paramedical staff to resolve their operational and administrative affairs related to the workplace.
7. Develop and implement approved policies and procedures, conduct regular internal monitoring/audit of healthcare quality standards, patient safety, infection control, and quality assurance of nursing procedures in coordination with the healthcare quality directorate. Suggest and implement improvements as required and collaborate with HQD for sustaining ISO certification and MSDS licensing. Prepare RHS hospitals for JCI and Canadian accreditation processes in IIMCT hospitals.
8. Ensure 100% compliance in HIMS Nursing Module in coordination with the HIMS coordinator and HQD. Support implementation and monitoring tasks in the nursing module as per institutional requirements.
9. Identify training gaps and plan and organize nursing and paramedical staff training in coordination with HQD/HDS, ensuring that all scheduled training sessions are conducted with 100% compliance.
10. Supervise, measure, and improve post-training performance to ensure quality healthcare nursing services provision to patients.
11. Develop a mechanism for nursing assistant training programs for paramedical staff at all levels in coordination with the School of Nursing and HQD.
12. Coordinate with the Principal of Riphah College of Nursing for clinical training of college students at RHS Hospitals and support their training program as per the rules and standards of PNC.
13. Achieve the implementation of Riphah Mission and Islamic Ethical Values in true spirit for staff at teaching hospitals by developing and monitoring mechanisms where these values reflect in every course of action and behavior.

Job Requirements:

1. Post RN B.Sc. (Nursing) or Generic BSN with 10 to 12 years of experience with leading healthcare organizations.

1. Manage a team of nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care to the patients in the assigned units.
2. Ensure implementation of International Patient Safety Goals and Infection Control practices in assigned units.
3. Ensure implementation and effective utilization of EMR in assigned units by respective nursing staff.
4. Visit patients in assigned units to assess the quality of nursing care and to obtain patients' feedback regarding nursing services, ensuring that issues and concerns, if any, are duly addressed.
5. Ensure completion of pre and post requisites of all specialized invasive and non-invasive procedures as per orders.
6. Report medication-related incidents and adverse effects promptly to Section Head and Clinicians.
7. Conduct internal check of medication and supplies of assigned areas.
8. Participate actively in designing patient education material in coordination with Section Head Clinical Nursing and Nursing Education Services (NES) and ensure its implementation.
9. Participate in audits and take action to address non-conformities.

1. BSN (Preferable MSN) with 05-06 years of experience in clinical nursing including 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
2. Must have valid PNC registration.
3. Preferably have BLS, ACLS, and ECG certificates.
4. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills both in Urdu and English languages.
5. Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.
6. Able to work efficiently under time constraints.
7. Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
8. Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

• Plan and coordinate orientation and training programs for nursing staff.
• Create proposals for additional training programs.
• Conduct bedside teaching sessions.
• Conduct random clinical rounds to evaluate staff performance and instructional methodologies. Share reports with Section Heads, Chief Nursing Officer, and Controller Nursing Administration.
• Collaborates with supervisors and unit heads to identify in-service program needs.
• Manages the NES as part of Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Participates in quality efforts such as Nursing Quality Assurance, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Infection Control.

• B.Sc. Nursing with at least 4 to 5 years of clinical experience and at least 1 year of teaching experience in Nursing.
• Should have experience in conducting and organizing Nursing Education training sessions and should be well-versed in clinical audits and reporting.
• Must have valid PNC registration.
• Good communication skills in English and Urdu and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Candidates having specialization in ICU and ER and/or certified for BLS, ACLS, and ECG will be preferred.