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Head Nurse, General Medical & Surgical Services

Abuja, ng💼 Full-time🗓 2025-04-06 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead nursing operations for general medical and surgical services including A&E, internal medicine, and general wards, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care and strategic development of clinical practice.

Role type

Senior leadership nurse (Head Nurse)

Builds

Nursing strategies, policies, and operational procedures for general medical services

Domain

Healthcare / Nursing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Nursing leadership, strategic planning, resource allocation, staff management, risk assessment, governance compliance, budget management, stakeholder coordination, change management, recruitment and talent development

Preferred skills

Public health knowledge, advanced nursing technology expertise, international nursing experience

Technologies

Nursing information systems, risk assessment tools

Responsibilities

Plan and implement nursing strategies and policies; oversee admission, nursing, and patient care processes; manage nursing staff and resources; ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and organizational standards; lead equality and diversity initiatives; develop and mentor high-potential employees; coordinate with senior management and the Board of Directors; conduct audits and activity analysis reports

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership

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