Hospital Matron at Fortics Lifecare Limited

Job Summary

• Joy Hospital & Maternity Centre is seeking a competent, experienced, and highly responsible Hospital Matron to provide effective clinical and administrative leadership across the facility.
• The successful candidate will oversee nursing and midwifery operations, coordinate staff activities, maintain high standards of patient care, and ensure compliance with professional and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and supervision to nursing and midwifery staff.
• Coordinate daily nursing and maternity operations within the facility.
• Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, hygiene, and infection prevention.
• Supervise staff performance, attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
• Prepare and coordinate duty rosters and ensure adequate staffing coverage.
• Monitor nursing documentation, patient records, reports, and clinical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with nursing, midwifery, and hospital policies and professional standards.
• Support the implementation of clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate patient care with doctors, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor the availability and proper use of medical supplies and equipment within the nursing department.
• Identify staff training needs and support continuous professional development.
• Handle patient and staff concerns professionally and escalate issues appropriately.
• Prepare and submit regular departmental reports to management.
• Ensure the maternity and nursing units maintain a clean, safe, organised, and professional environment.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), or Double Qualified (RN/RM).
• Minimum of 2 years post-clinical experience.
• Valid and current professional licence.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a hospital or maternity setting is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of nursing and maternity care procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a healthcare team.

Application Guidelines:

• Applicants must reside within Liberty Stadium, Molete, Challenge, Ososami, and their immediate environs.
• Strictly for applicants based in Ibadan, Oyo State.
• Accommodation is not provided.
• Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV for consideration.