Chief Matron – Hamilton Lloyd and Associates – Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

  • The Chief Matron shall be responsible for the direction, organization and strategic planning of the nursing unit within a hospital or other healthcare facility.
  • He/she is involved in assessing, evaluating and setting nursing care standards and objectives for the organization.
  • In addition to overseeing the operations of the nursing unit, Chief Matron provide leadership and supervision to their direct reports, including nurse managers and the nursing staff.

Job Responsibilities

  • Plan the staffing budget and recruitment
  • Ensure that nursing care meets regulatory standards
  • Review and approve nursing policies and procedures
  • Evaluate nursing staff performance
  • Collaborate with nursing staff, upper management and external agencies in the coordination of patient care
  • Train nursing management staff and coordinate educational programs for patients and their families
  • Facilitate meetings with medical staff from other departments
  • Ensure that nursing care medical services are meeting patient needs
  • Implement quality assurance systems
  • Develop new patient care programs

Man Specification

  • Education: A Degree in Nursing.
  • Experience: Minimum of 15 years’ work experience.
  • Proven experience as a Chief Matron or relevant role

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Proven ability to manage and evaluate nursing staff
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in multi-tasking and handling stressful situations
  • Talent for negotiation and collaboration

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: angel@hamiltonlloydandassociates.com kindly make the subject of the mail the job title.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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