Lead Nurse at a Leading Provider of World-class Health Care Service - Anadach Group

Anadach Group - 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 organizationin the capacity below:

Job Title: Lead Nurse

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2023.