Head Nurse, Oncology/Haematology
- Abuja, FCT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead nursing services for Oncology and Haematology, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and effective care.
- Deputize for the Chief Nursing Officer when required.
- Ensure seamless integration of nursing services with clinical and operational goals.
- Manage the nursing budget, and ensure resources are allocated efficiently and expenses controlled.
- Develop and implement nursing strategies in line with organizational objectives, ensuring a focus on patient safety, quality care, and staff engagement.
- Foster a culture of professionalism, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement within the nursing team.
- Oversee the planning, delivery, and review of nursing services within the Oncology and Haematology departments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve nursing operations.
- Lead initiatives to improve patient care, ensuring that all nursing staff are trained and equipped to meet the highest standards of practice.
- Ensure the timely and efficient management of patient care processes, from admission through discharge.
- Implement strategies for resource optimization while maintaining a focus on high-quality patient outcomes.
- Design and implement the nursing strategic plan in compliance with local regulatory standards and corporate policies.
- Lead clinical audits, risk assessments, and quality assessments to ensure nursing practices meet the highest safety and care standards.
- Ensure effective incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up, with a focus on patient safety and continuous learning.
- Participate in accreditation processes and maintain rigorous compliance with international and local healthcare standards.
- Lead recruitment, retention, and performance management of nursing and allied health staff, ensuring that teams are well-supported and equipped to deliver high-quality care.
- Develop and implement a structured mentorship and professional development program to build nursing leadership capacity within the department.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, identifying areas for development and implementing strategies to enhance team performance.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, diversity, and respect in line with AMCE values, ensuring that all nursing staff have opportunities to succeed and grow.
- Collaborate with other Heads of Nursing to assist the Chief Nursing Officer in providing comprehensive professional leadership to nursing and allied health professionals.
- Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Clinical Directors to identify opportunities for service development and improvements in patient care delivery.
- Regularly review nursing services to ensure they are aligned with best practices and the evolving needs of patients.
- Lead and manage nursing initiatives that promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
- Analyze patient care data, conducting regular audits and reviews to identify trends and implement improvements.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in oncology and haematology nursing and integrate new knowledge and practices into AMCE's services.
- In conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer, participate in the Organisation's quality and Governance duties
- Participate in the organization's nurse on-call leadership rota in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer to uphold the code of conduct and professional standards within the nursing profession.
- Maintain effective communication with the Clinical Directors and senior leadership to ensure alignment on strategic objectives.
- Present regular updates on nursing operations to the Board of Directors, highlighting successes, challenges, and progress toward goals.
- Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders, including King's College Hospital London, to ensure the integration of best practices and innovations into nursing services.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant local laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines governing nursing practice.
- Lead efforts to implement and maintain policies and procedures that support high-quality patient care and organizational standards.
- Work closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and Clinical Directors to ensure that the nursing strategy is executed effectively across both departments.
- Registered Nurse with a BSc or higher-level nursing qualification.
- Management qualification is an added advantage
- Post-graduate qualification or specialist training in Haematology, Oncology, or related fields is desirable.
- Full registration with the Nigeria Nursing and Midwifery Council (or eligibility for registration).
- Ongoing professional development in nursing leadership and clinical practice.
- Extensive experience in senior nursing and managerial leadership roles, ideally within Oncology and Haematology or similar specialities.
- Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in a senior clinical position.
- Proven track record in leading change and driving quality improvement initiatives in nursing practice.
- Experience managing clinical audits, clinical governance, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated success in resource management, budget oversight, and staffing.
- Experience working in an international or multi-cultural healthcare environment (desirable).
- Experience in managing a team of staff within a Critical Care environment with a track record of meeting objectives outlined
- Experience in leading on the development of Critical Care nursing services
- Experience in the management of risk within clinical teams, finding ways to manage this and provide solutions
- Inspirational and visible leader, with first-class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
- Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
- Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
- Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
- Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
- Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
- Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
- Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
- Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Shares the AMCE's vision
- Proactive and organised
- Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
- Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleague's peers
- Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
- Commitment to caring for others
- Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
- High levels of honesty and integrity