Chief Nursing Officer – Critical Care & Acute Health Services 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 Care & Acute Health Services

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 – Critical Care & Acute Health Services will provide strategic and clinical leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient-centered care, particularly within critical and acute healthcare units.
• This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience managing complex clinical environments, developing high-performing nursing teams, and implementing evidence-based care systems, including Early Warning Score (EWS) monitoring tools for patient safety and early intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all nursing services with a strong focus on critical care and acute patient management.
• Establish and enforce nursing standards, policies, and clinical protocols consistent with best practices in critical care.
• Ensure all clinical teams utilize Early Warning Score (EWS) tools effectively for monitoring patient conditions and improving outcomes.
• Oversee nursing workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and continuous professional development.
• Promote patient safety and infection prevention through robust quality improvement and clinical governance programs.
• Support accreditation readiness and compliance with local and international standards (JCI/ISO).
• Collaborate closely with medical directors, quality assurance, and administrative departments to align nursing care with hospital-wide strategic goals.
• Monitor nursing performance metrics, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, empathy, and clinical excellence among nursing staff.
• Mentor and empower nursing leaders to build internal capacity for long-term institutional growth.

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Improved clinical outcomes in critical care units (mortality, readmission, response time).
• Compliance with Early Warning Score (EWS) tool use and reporting standards.
• Nursing workforce retention and engagement levels.
• Achievement of accreditation and patient safety benchmarks.
• Patient satisfaction and overall service quality ratings.
• Nursing leadership pipeline and training participation rates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field is an advantage.
• 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 background in critical healthcare environments (ICU, ER, acute care units) is essential.
• Demonstrated experience using and managing teams trained on Early Warning Score (EWS) systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare quality improvement, accreditation, and clinical risk management.

Salary
Open to Negotiation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using “Chief Nursing Officer – Critical Care & Acute Health Services” as the subject of the email.