Posted on: Sun 13-08-2023

Our client has been a leading provider of world class health care service in Lagos for over 15 years. The facility is a growing family practice that places strong emphasis on the delivery of high-quality patient-centered family medicine. As a result of expansion and strategic initiatives aimed at delivering increased value to patients’ experience, career opportunities exist for high performing professionals that can contribute to a rapidly growing organization.

Position: Lead Nurse 

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Summary: The Lead Nurse plays a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating nursing activities within the facility. This position requires exceptional leadership skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. The Lead Nurse is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff, guiding and supervising their daily activities, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and quality standards.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for nursing staff, offering guidance on complex cases, interventions, and patient care decisions.
• Collaborate with medical teams to ensure seamless patient care, effective communication, and efficient workflows.
• Assess and monitor patient care delivery, ensuring it meets established standards and guidelines.
• Address patient concerns and grievances, ensuring timely resolution and patient satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and professional development.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage staffing schedules, allocate resources, and ensure adequate coverage for nursing units.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance patient safety and care quality.
• Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain accreditation, regulatory compliance, and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with quality improvement teams to implement evidence-based practices and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, sharing nursing perspectives, insights, and contributing to care planning.
• Establish open lines of communication with patients, families, and stakeholders to address concerns and ensure transparency.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent
• Additional relevant training will be an advantage
• Valid nursing license.
• 6 - 10 years of progressive nursing experience, including 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and lead nursing teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with healthcare technologies and electronic medical records.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to [email protected]. (Please indicate your name and job title as the subject of your email).

P.S: Candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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