Chief Matron at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Chief Matron shall be responsible for the direction, organization and strategic planning of the nursing unit within a hospital or other healthcare facility.
• He/she is involved in assessing, evaluating and setting nursing care standards and objectives for the organization.
• In addition to overseeing the operations of the nursing unit, Chief Matron provide leadership and supervision to their direct reports, including nurse managers and the nursing staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan the staffing budget and recruitment
• Ensure that nursing care meets regulatory standards
• Review and approve nursing policies and procedures
• Evaluate nursing staff performance
• Collaborate with nursing staff, upper management and external agencies in the coordination of patient care
• Train nursing management staff and coordinate educational programs for patients and their families
• Facilitate meetings with medical staff from other departments
• Ensure that nursing care medical services are meeting patient needs
• Implement quality assurance systems
• Develop new patient care programs

Man Specification

• Education: A Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years' work experience.
• Proven experience as a Chief Matron or relevant role

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage and evaluate nursing staff
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in multi-tasking and handling stressful situations
• Talent for negotiation and collaboration