Chief Matron

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is a healthcare company head quartered in Port Harcourt. They are currently in need of suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chief Matron
Job 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
  • Facilitate meetings with medical staff from other departments
  • Ensure that nursing care medical services are meeting patient needs
  • Implement quality assurance systems
  • 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
  • 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

Application Closes on..
28th February, 2018.

Application Method 
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to email, kindly make the subject of the mail the "Job Title".

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.