- Company: CVM Careers
- Location: Warri, Delta
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 30 November 2026
About the role
CVM Careers is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to provide strategic and professional leadership for a hospital in Warri, Delta. This role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across all clinical departments. You will be responsible for establishing nursing standards, overseeing operations, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of nursing services.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, clinical standards, and operational guidelines.
- Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, deployment, and performance management.
- Supervise Assistant Directors of Nursing, matrons, ward managers, and other nursing staff.
- Ensure adequate nursing coverage and appropriate skill mix across all clinical units, including ICU, A&E, theatre, and maternity.
- Monitor nursing quality indicators, patient outcomes, and compliance with clinical standards.
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and adherence to nursing protocols.
- Lead nursing audits, clinical reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Identify training needs and establish continuing professional development programmes.
- Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) requirements.
- Collaborate with medical consultants and departmental leaders to improve multidisciplinary care.
- Report on nursing performance, staffing, and service delivery to hospital management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science (BNSc) or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
- Current registration and valid practising licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification nursing experience.
- At least 5 years in a senior nursing management or leadership position.
- Demonstrable experience managing nursing services in a tertiary hospital or comparable institution.
- Strong knowledge of nursing standards, clinical governance, and healthcare quality management.
- Proven ability to lead large nursing teams and drive clinical performance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- A Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, or Healthcare Management is an advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and a cover letter to careers@cvmcareercompany.com. Please use the job title as the subject of the email. The application deadline is 30th November, 2026.
Apply by email: careers@cvmcareercompany.com
