Chief Nursing Officer (Specialist Hospital) at Sunrose Consulting

Job Description

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will oversee and coordinate the nursing unit of the hospital.
• You will ensure the effective delivery of patient care in a safe and efficient manner and develop/implement policies, standards and protocols, and create a nursing environment that fosters collaboration with other health professionals.
• You will advice senior management on best practices in nursing and patient care, nurse recruitment, training, retention and establish performance improvement activities and assessments.

Other responsibilities include:

• Participating in the hospital’s strategic meetings to enhance and improve operational performances.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Assisting in preparing budget reports by communicating the necessity for new equipment, additional personnel, or other items that directly improve patient care delivery.
• Monitoring job performance and carry out performance appraisal for all nurses.
• Informing all nurses of any new procedure or policy implementations introduced by the Hospital.
• Participating in the interview and training of nurses and other non-licensed personnel.
• Making recommendations to the CEO concerning procedure or policy modifications when necessary.
• Enhancing operational methods and providing optimal patient care by maintaining open communication with staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree from an accredited college or university. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advantage.
• You must have a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in the health sector, part of which must have been in a senior nursing position within or outside Nigeria.
• Active RN license and RN clinical experience are essential.
• You must be registered with the National Association of Nurses and Midwifery of Nigeria with the license to practice.
• Proven record of policy development and implementation is required.
• You must have practical computer skills.

The following skills and personal attributes are required:

• Strong planning, organising, delegation, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritise scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism in handling situations involving patients, physicians, and others staff.
• Commitment and dedication to patient care
• Decisively initiates responses to emergency
• Compassionate with a positive disposition.
• Not easily distracted.
• Strong leadership qualities