Head Nurse at Invealth Partners Limited

Job Title: Head Nurse

Job Description

• Our Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Matron Nurse to provide leadership and direction to our nursing staff. 
• The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a strong clinical background, excellent leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel, including Registered Nurses, Staff Nurses, and Nursing Assistants.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure efficient and effective nursing care.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet patient needs and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Manage nursing budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-effectiveness and responsible resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the nursing department.
• Coordinate nursing activities with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure seamless patient care.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for nursing staff, promoting professional development and growth.
• Maintain clinical competency in nursing practice, providing direct patient care as needed.
• Assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions in accordance with established standards.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor patient conditions and responses to treatment, reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the electronic health record.
• Promote patient safety and prevent healthcare-associated infections through adherence to infection control protocols.
• Provide patient and family education on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
• Advocate for patient rights and ensure that patients receive compassionate and respectful care
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities to enhance the quality of nursing care.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to nursing care and patient outcomes.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
• Conduct regular audits of nursing practices to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
• Identify the educational and training needs of nursing staff.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
• Conduct orientation programs for new nursing staff.
• Provide continuing education opportunities for nursing staff to maintain professional competency.
• Serve as a preceptor for nursing students and new graduates
• Ensure compliance with all relevant nursing regulations and standards, including those established by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in nursing practice and regulations.
• Participate in accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections 
• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff in general wards and specialized nephrology/urology units
• Ensure high-quality patient care, particularly for patients with kidney and urological conditions
• Develop and implement nursing protocols specific to nephrology and urology
• Coordinate with nephrologists and urologists to optimize patient care
• Oversee dialysis unit operations and staff training
• Manage nursing budgets and resources effectively
• Implement quality assurance programs in general and specialized units
• Provide patient and family education on kidney and urological health
• Participate in hospital committees and meetings.
• Represent the nursing department in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and hospital administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director/Chief Nursing Officer.
• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans.
• Participate in community outreach programs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) degree required; Master of Nursing Science (M.N.Sc.) degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a registered nurse, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role(required) and at least 3 in nephrology/urology nursing (preferred).
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage nursing staff.
• Ability to make sound clinical judgments and decisions.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and performance improvement principles.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Salary
N90,000 – N150,000 monthly.

Other Benefits:

• Health cover
• Leave Allowance

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Website: https://www.invealthpartners.com