Head Nurse

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required; master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or healthcare administration preferred. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 3 years of leadership or management experience in a busy clinical unit. Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop nursing staff. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated significant clinical experience in an intensive care unit (ICU)/ neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)/high dependency unit (HDU), or emergency department. Nursing Leadership and Management: Oversee the nursing staff, including nurse managers, registered nurses, and support staff, ensuring that all patient care is delivered in accordance with the highest standards of practice. Assign and manage staff schedules, ensuring appropriate nurse-patient ratios, coverage, and workload distribution to maintain optimal patient care. Act as a role model and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Organise regular meetings for all nursing staff. Develop and manage nursing duty rotas in the various work sections Patient Care Oversight: Ensure that nursing care for patients is delivered in a safe, compassionate, and evidence-based manner, adhering to established care protocols. Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans for patients. Supervise the administration of medicines and blood products, as well as other critical therapies, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines. Communicate clearly, effectively, and with empathy with patients, their families, and caregivers regarding clinical conditions, treatment plans, and progress, ensuring understanding, trust, and compassionate care. Quality Improvement and Compliance: Conduct quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, reduce complications, and improve overall care delivery. Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation manager to track key performance indicators and address areas for improvement in nursing practices.