Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Medicine

About This Job

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi has invited applications for the position of Assistant Head Nurse in the Department of Medicine. The Assistant Head Nurse acts as the in-charge nurse in the absence of the Head Nurse and is responsible for patient care assignment, care management, operational and human resource coordination, and collaboration with support services for the assigned unit during shift duties. The role also involves assisting the Head Nurse in the day-to-day management of the unit and in the orientation and development of new nursing staff. This is a regular position based at the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, part of AKU's network of hospitals and medical centres across Pakistan.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Head Nurse in managing the inpatient area, teaching and mentoring new staff, ensuring quality patient care, meeting frequently with consultants on patient care matters, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, assessing patient care and staffing needs, and demonstrating initiative in Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice (QINP). Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school, a valid license from the Pakistan Nursing Council, and certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Safe Medication Administration, Aseptic Techniques, I/V Cannulation, and the Tool Training and Facilitation Course, along with a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, excellent communication and supervisory skills, and willingness to work shift duties.

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the AKU Taleo careers portal at the job listing for Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Medicine (Requisition ID 2600035H), before the closing date of 30 August 2026. No application fee was mentioned in the posting. AKU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, caste, creed, national or ethnic origin, or gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of the university's standard hiring process.

Job Information

Commission / Board

AKU

Place of posting

Karachi

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Age limit not specified in the official advertisement; default range shown.

Fee note

No application fee stated in source

Last date

30 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school; valid license from the Pakistan Nursing Council; certification in CPR, Safe Medication Administration, Aseptic Techniques, I/V Cannulation, and Tool Training and Facilitation Course
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience

How to Apply

1. Apply online via the AKU careers portal at aku.taleo.net.
2. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted for shortlisted/selected candidates.

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