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- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Role Summary:
We seek an experienced, firm but empathetic Acting Head of Nursing to oversee all nursing services, ensure quality patient care, manage nursing workforce, and maintain regulatory compliance
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily nursing operations across wards, A&E, Theatre, Labour Ward, Clinics
Roster, deploy and supervise 20-30 nurses/midwives across shifts
Enforce NMCN, SAFECARE and HEFAMAA standards, infection prevention, documentation
Conduct ward rounds, audit care, handle incidents and patient complaints
Oversee support services i.e housekeeping and kitchen.
Liaise with Consultants, Medical Officers, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Admin and other units for patient flow
Train, appraise, and discipline nursing staff; organize in-service training
Prepare nursing reports, stock requests, and inputs for management meetings
Be on-call for nursing emergencies
Requirements:
RN + RM
BNSc Nursing
Valid 2026 NMCN practicing license
Health Management certificate: added advantage
Post-basic in Perioperative / ICU / A&E / Paediatrics — added advantage
10-15 years post-qualification, with minimum 3 years as Ward Manager / PNO / ADNS in a private hospital
Must have managed >20 nurses before
Current BLS & ACLS
Proficient in EHR/EMR, MS office, roster planning
Strong leadership, communication, and customer service for private patients
Age: 35-45 years preferred
Remuneration:
Competitive
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Info@harleyandwallconsulting.com using the position as subject of email.
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