Posted on: Tue 09-09-2025

First Rivers Hospital Limited is located at 7/9 Old Aba Road, Rumuomasi / 250 Aba Express way Port Harcourt, with modern equipment. Through over 150 staff, 78 of which are core healthcare professionals, we are committed to the provision of compelling quality timeless medical services to our patients. Our objective is to maximally exploit medical sciences in the art of health management and preservation of life with regards to The Ultimate Intelligence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Matron / Head Nurse

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

 

Job Summary

• A leading healthcare facility in Port Harcourt is inviting applications from qualified and dynamic nursing professionals to fill the position of Matron (Head Nurse).
• This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the nursing department to ensure delivery of excellent patient care, efficient staff management, and adherence to healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the nursing team, fostering a culture of professionalism, empathy, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure nursing services comply with national and international healthcare regulations and hospital policies, maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing protocols, guidelines, and training programs to enhance staff competence and service quality.
• Supervise daily nursing operations including patient care, staff scheduling, inventory management, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, allied health professionals, and hospital management, to facilitate seamless healthcare delivery.
• Lead performance evaluations, conduct staff appraisals, and promote professional development among nursing personnel.
• Manage conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, and maintain harmony within the nursing department.
• Prepare reports on nursing activities and present findings to senior management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc) or equivalent; a Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years’ clinical nursing experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a hospital setting.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare policies, nursing standards, patient care methodologies, and hospital accreditation processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and mentorship of nursing staff.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV, a cover letter stating reasons for application and/or relevant certificates to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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