Trainee Nursing Technician

Introduction

Aga Khan University (AKU) was chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university. Its Faculty of Health Sciences was planned with the support of Harvard University, McGill University and McMaster University, and presently includes a Medical College and a School of Nursing, which are located together with their principal teaching site, the Aga Khan University Hospital, on an 84-acre campus in Karachi, Pakistan.

AKU invites applications for the position of Trainee Nursing Technician.

Responsibilities

This course provides an excellent foundation in developing skills and knowledge required to work as Technician. This Traineeship is a three-month programme consisting of theory and clinicals with clinical preceptorship. Upon successful completion of the traineeship, you will be responsible to:

• perform risk assessment and deliver planned care to all assigned patients with minimum supervision
• assist in procedures such as insertion of CVC, A/Line, chest drain, wound and stoma management according to hospital guidelines
• provide basic hygiene care and monitor hemodynamics including invasive (CVC and Arterial line) monitoring
• manage all assigned patients including ventilated patients
• monitor I/V fluids and fluid management
• ensure timely documentation as per protocols/standards.

Requirements

You should have:

• an Intermediate in any discipline, with Matric Science in Biology
• at least two years of quality experience as Health Care Assistant with the reputable hospital (Preferred)
• willingness to pursue career as Nursing Technician
• willingness to work in shift duties
• good communication skills both in English and Urdu.