Head Nurse

Head Nurse - Port-harcourt

Newly constructed hospital in Port-harcourt requires the services of a Head, Nurse

Job Summary 

Supervises and coordinates nursing and administrative activities which includes monitoring and coordinating nursing care, scheduling and assigning duties

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process
• Plan unit workflow and determine priorities
• Schedule, assigns oversee and review unit work
• Make recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance; conducts or assist in conducting performance evaluations
• Lead professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care
• Maintain and promote standards of nursing
• Ensure controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient/individual care programmes
• Identify staff development needs and manage performance

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Nursing. The Nursing degree should be licensed from Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).  
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least 2 years’ experience as a Head, Nurse.
• Completion of a course or training program in Nursing Administration and Leadership.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.