Chief Nursing Officer (Critical Health Care) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer (Critical Health Care)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Nursing Services
Reports to: CEO/Chief Medical Director (CMD) and Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Role Purpose

• The Chief Nursing Officer will ensure the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and workforce development.
• The role is responsible for developing and implementing nursing policies, driving quality improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all nursing services across POSH, ensuring delivery of safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
• Establish and monitor nursing standards, policies, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Oversee nursing workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and professional development.
• Provide leadership in accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and adherence to international standards (JCI/ISO).
• Drive patient safety, infection prevention and control (IPC), and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical, quality, and administrative teams to achieve hospital-wide objectives.
• Serve as an advocate for nurses and patients, ensuring a supportive and professional practice environment.
• Monitor and report on nursing performance indicators, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
• Mentor and build nursing leadership capacity within the hospital.

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Nursing workforce retention and satisfaction levels.
• Patient safety and quality indicators (falls, infections, medication errors).
• Achievement of accreditation and compliance standards.
• Patient satisfaction and service excellence metrics.
• Nursing staff training, competency development, and leadership pipeline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) or equivalent; Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 10 – 15 years of progressive nursing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) license.
• Proven experience in hospital operations, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (local and international).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and nursing practice expertise.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to drive change, build culture, and inspire teams.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.