Director of Nursing Services

CVM Careers - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Nursing Services

Location: Warri, Delta Role Overview The Director of Nursing Services will provide strategic and professional leadership for the hospital's nursing workforce, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across all clinical departments. The successful candidate will establish nursing standards, oversee nursing operations, strengthen workforce capacity and promote a culture of clinical excellence, accountability and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the hospital's nursing services. Develop and implement nursing policies, clinical standards, protocols and operational guidelines. Oversee nursing workforce planning, recruitment, deployment, scheduling and performance management. Supervise and provide professional direction to Assistant Directors of Nursing, matrons, ward managers and other nursing personnel. Ensure adequate nursing coverage and appropriate skill mix across wards, ICU, A&E, theatre, maternity and other clinical units. Monitor nursing quality indicators, patient outcomes and compliance with clinical standards. Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, and adherence to established nursing protocols. Lead nursing audits, clinical reviews and quality improvement initiatives. Identify nursing training needs and establish continuing professional development programmes. Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) requirements and other relevant regulatory standards. Collaborate with medical consultants and other departmental leaders to improve multidisciplinary patient care. Provide regular reports on nursing performance, staffing, patient safety and service delivery to hospital management.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science (BNSc) or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification. Current registration and valid practising licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Management or a related discipline will be an advantage. Relevant postgraduate nursing qualifications or specialist certifications will be an added advantage. Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification nursing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior nursing management or leadership position. Demonstrable experience managing nursing services in a tertiary hospital or a comparably complex healthcare institution. Strong knowledge of nursing standards, clinical governance, patient safety and healthcare quality management. Proven ability to lead large nursing teams, manage workforce challenges and drive clinical performance. Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills.