Quality Assurance Nurse 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: Quality Assurance Nurse

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Quality Assurance Nurse is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care across the facility.
• The role focuses on monitoring clinical practices, enforcing compliance with healthcare standards and regulatory requirements, conducting audits, and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• The incumbent collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and promote best practices that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular clinical and documentation audits to ensure compliance with established healthcare standards and policies.
• Monitor patient care practices and identify gaps or areas requiring quality improvement.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and infection prevention and control standards.
• Review incident reports, investigate variances, and support root cause analysis.
• Develop, implement, and track quality improvement initiatives and action plans.
• Provide guidance and training to clinical staff on quality and patient safety best practices.
• Maintain accurate quality assurance records, reports, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive continuous quality improvement across the facility.
• Participate in policy review and updates to align with current clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient satisfaction monitoring and contribute to service improvement strategies.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience; quality assurance or audit experience is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality standards, patient safety, and infection prevention and control practices.
• Familiarity with clinical audit processes, incident reporting, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & Credentials to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.