Director of Nursing Service

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, professional and operational leadership for nursing services across the hospital.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, standard operating procedures, care protocols and documentation standards.
• Plan nursing manpower requirements and coordinate recruitment, orientation, deployment, duty rosters and performance management.
• Maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient coverage and effective shift handover arrangements.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, medication safety and high-quality bedside care.
• Coordinate nursing support for outpatient, inpatient, emergency, theatre, maternity and other clinical services as they become operational.
• Monitor nursing practice through ward rounds, audits, incident reviews, patient feedback and quality- improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate, complete and confidential nursing records, including effective use of the hospital information system.
• Identify nursing equipment, medicines and consumable requirements and ensure their safe and efficient use.
• Develop induction, competency assessment, continuing education and mentorship programmes for nursing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria requirements, professional ethics and hospital policies.
• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Director, Chief Operating Officer and other departmental heads to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Prepare nursing performance reports and perform other responsibilities assigned by hospital management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing Science or another recognised nursing qualification from an accredited institution.
• Registration as a registered nurse with a current practising licence issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Additional registration or certification in midwifery, nursing administration, critical care, theatre nursing, public health or a related specialty is an advantage.
• Minimum of five years' post-qualification nursing experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, infection prevention and nursing quality assurance.
  
• Strong leadership, workforce planning, communication, coaching and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to establish nursing systems and lead teams in a newly commissioned hospital.
• Good computer skills and ability to use electronic medical records and digital administrative systems.
• Integrity, empathy, professionalism and commitment to patient-centred care.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of Isuofia.

Remuneration: NGN 300,000 Monthly

Benefits:

• Four weeks of annual leave.
• Opportunity to establish and lead nursing services in a newly built hospital.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.

Application Procedure:

• Submit an expression of interest letter explaining their suitability and motivation for the role.
• A current curriculum vitae.

Note: Candidates from other locations are also advised to apply