Director of Nursing Services at an Undisclosed Hospital via The CVM Career Company – Warri, Delta

An undisclosed hospital in Warri, Delta State, is recruiting a Director of Nursing Services to provide strategic and professional leadership for its nursing workforce and support safe, high-quality patient-centred care across clinical departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the hospital’s nursing services.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, clinical standards, protocols and operational guidelines.
• Oversee nursing workforce planning, recruitment, deployment, scheduling and performance management.
• Supervise and provide professional direction to Assistant Directors of Nursing, matrons, ward managers and other nursing personnel.
• Ensure adequate nursing coverage and appropriate skill mix across wards, ICU, A&E, theatre, maternity and other clinical units.
• Monitor nursing quality indicators, patient outcomes and compliance with clinical standards.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, and adherence to nursing protocols.
• Lead nursing audits, clinical reviews and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Identify training needs and establish continuing professional development programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria requirements and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with medical consultants and departmental leaders to improve multidisciplinary patient care.
• Report on nursing performance, staffing, patient safety and service delivery to hospital management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science (BNSc) or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• A master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Management or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Relevant postgraduate nursing qualifications or specialist certifications are an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of post-qualification nursing experience, including five years in a senior nursing management or leadership position.
• Experience managing nursing services in a tertiary hospital or comparably complex healthcare institution.
• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, clinical governance, patient safety and healthcare quality management.
• Ability to lead large nursing teams, manage workforce challenges and improve clinical performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills.