Head Nurse at Equity Specialist Hospitals and Diagnostic Centre

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Head Nurse to lead our nursing team. The ideal candidate will oversee all nursing activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with professional standards and hospital policies. This role requires a strong leader who can inspire, mentor, and manage nursing staff to maintain excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to all nursing staff across departments
• Ensure that patient care is delivered safely, efficiently, and compassionately
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and protocols
• Coordinate nursing schedules, rosters, and shift allocations to ensure adequate staffing
• Oversee patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes for seamless operations
• Monitor nursing documentation to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance
• Conduct regular ward rounds to assess care standards and staff performance
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care
• Identify staff training needs and coordinate continuous professional development programs
• Enforce infection prevention and control measures across all units
• Maintain effective communication channels between management and the nursing team
• Handle patient complaints and concerns professionally and promptly
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to uphold hospital standards
• Ensure that medical supplies, consumables, and equipment are adequately stocked and properly utilized

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Midwife (RM) with a valid license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification; Master's Degree is preferred