The posting
Director Nursing Services
Reports To: Medical Director Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Site) Location: Wuse, Abuja Experience Level: Minimum of 10 Years Salary Budget: ₦800,000 – ₦900,000 (Monthly Gross)
Job Summary
The Director, Nursing Services is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all nursing and patient care services within the hospital. The role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in line with clinical governance standards, regulatory requirements, and the hospitals strategic objectives.
Working closely with the Medical Director and senior management, the Director, Nursing Services oversees nursing workforce planning, policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development, while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Nursing Department.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Patient Care Leadership
- Coordinate patient care delivery with medical staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic, high-quality outcomes.
- Ensure consistent delivery of quality nursing services across all units on a daily basis.
- Promote optimum patient, visitor, and staff relations, ensuring a positive care environment.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated and patient-centered care.
Nursing Operations & Workforce Management
- Develop, implement, and monitor nurse duty rosters, adjusting schedules to address absenteeism, emergencies, and workload demands.
- Plan and optimize the use of nursing staffing resources to ensure productivity, coverage, and service efficiency.
- Provide direct oversight and supervision of all Nurses, Patient Care Assistants (Nurse Assistants), Unit Heads, Nurse Interns, and Student Nurses.
- Supervise clinical training, mentorship, and practical placements for nurse interns and student nurses.
Policy Development, Quality & Safety
- Develop, review, and implement hospital nursing care policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Enforce health, safety, infection control, and occupational safety regulations within the Nursing Department.
- Assess daily nursing activities across all units to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical quality, effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
Education, Training & Professional Development
- Plan and deliver regular training, continuing education, and capacity-building programs for nursing staff.
- Mentor and coach nursing leaders and frontline staff to enhance clinical competence and leadership capability.
- Promote evidence-based nursing practice and professional excellence.
Administrative & Financial Management
- Actively participate in management and budget planning discussions as they relate to nursing operations.
- Support cost-effective resource utilization while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Monitor nursing performance metrics and contribute to hospital-wide quality and performance reporting.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Nursing Department and Hospital Management.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management or the CEO.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing).
- Valid Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) certification and current practicing licence.
- Masters degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.
- Certification in healthcare leadership, management, or patient safety is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years professional nursing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior nursing leadership or nursing management role, preferably within a tertiary healthcare setting.
- Proven track record of leading nursing teams, managing nursing operations, and implementing clinical and operational standards.
- Experience working in facilities pursuing or maintaining international healthcare accreditation (e.g., JCI) is an added advantage.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, nursing standards, and patient-centered care models.
- Sound knowledge of Nigerian healthcare regulations, NHIS operations, and hospital compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in hospital management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Leadership & Management Competencies
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop policies, manage budgets, and monitor performance metrics.
- Strong capability to motivate, mentor, and develop nursing staff, including interns and student nurses.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Culturally competent and sensitive to patient, visitor, and staff diversity.
Personal Attributes
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Resilient, proactive, and able to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to:
