Nurse Manager (Mental Health Services)

Responsibilities:

Nursing Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead and supervise nursing staff across inpatient and/or outpatient services
• Coordinate nursing duty rosters, shifts, and coverage
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and performance oversight
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of nursing staff

Clinical Care & Patient Safety:

• Ensure safe, ethical, and patient-centred nursing care
• Oversee nursing participation in admissions, inpatient care, medication administration, and discharge planning (as applicable)
• Support detox and substance-use treatment services from a nursing care perspective
• Monitor patient safety, incident reporting, and escalation protocols

Compliance & Clinical Governance:

• Ensure nursing practice complies with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) standards
• Support compliance with HEFAMAA, NHIA, and other applicable healthcare regulations
• Ensure accurate, timely nursing documentation and clinical records
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality-improvement initiatives

Operations & Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and operations leadership
• Support implementation of clinical policies, SOPs, and care protocols
• Ensure effective communication across nursing and multidisciplinary teams

Clinical Systems & Support:

• Modern electronic charting system with AI-supported tools to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and support clinical care.
• Nursing workflows designed to enhance efficiency and reduce documentation burden

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, or Healthcare Administration is an advantage
• Current registration and good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
  
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including mental-health or psychiatric nursing
• Prior experience in a nursing leadership or supervisory role is required
• Experience in inpatient psychiatric services, outpatient mental-health clinics, or both is acceptable
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of mental-health nursing standards and patient safety protocols
• Excellent communication, documentation, and team-management skills
• High professionalism, discretion, and accountability

What We Offer:

• Senior nursing leadership role within a growing mental-health organisation
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Competitive compensation aligned with role scope

Location & Work Structure:

• Based in Lagos State, Nigeria
• Full-time, on-site role
• Assignment may be inpatient, outpatient, or combined, based on service needs
• Reports to Clinical Leadership / Executive Management