Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Ltd, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• As Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Lily Hospitals Group, you will be responsible for overseeing nursing services across all hospital facilities.
• This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practice, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Oversee nursing services across the Lily Hospitals Group and collaborate with the Executive team to ensure high-quality care.
• Quality & Compliance: Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and retain nursing staff while fostering a positive work culture.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage the nursing budget; implement cost-effective strategies.
• Patient-Centered Care: Prioritize patient experience and improve satisfaction scores.
• Collaboration : Work closely with physicians and allied health professionals to enhance care delivery.
• Health Policy Advocacy: Represent nursing in policy discussions and adapt to healthcare regulations.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Use health data and clinical metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BNSc required; MSN or related Master’s degree is an added advantage and nursing leadership certifications.
• 5+ years in clinical nursing, with 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and implement change.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical practices, patient care standards, and healthcare policies.
• Good understanding of LHL Nursing SOPs & Standards
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to align nursing services with hospital goals, drive innovation, and adapt to changes.
• Skilled in addressing clinical and operational challenges.
• Focus on improving patient care, nursing practices, and staff development.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2025.