About the Role
Reddington Hospital, a leading multi-specialist tertiary healthcare provider in Lagos, is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly organised Chief Matron to lead our nursing and caregiving services. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, supervising nursing personnel, and ensuring seamless ward operations supported by state-of-the-art medical technology.
Key Responsibilities- Provide visionary leadership and direction to nursing and support staff across various departments.
- Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of all nursing personnel.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care in compliance with clinical standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive nursing policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Coordinate staff schedules, duty rosters, leave arrangements, and optimal shift coverage.
- Monitor patient care, hygiene standards, infection prevention protocols, and overall ward management.
- Ensure accurate, confidential, and timely completion of all nursing records and operational reports.
- Mentor, train, and support nursing staff to promote continuous professional development.
- Liaise effectively with physicians, hospital management, patients, and their relatives.
- Manage medical supplies availability, equipment usage, and address patient or staff concerns promptly.
- Registered Nurse and Midwife with a recognised nursing qualification and current practicing licence.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant nursing experience, with substantial background in healthcare supervision or management.
- Proven previous experience working as a Matron, Senior Nurse, or Nursing Manager is highly desirable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern nursing procedures, clinical governance, and infection prevention practices.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications and strong administrative record-keeping abilities.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, training, and career advancement.
- Working in a technologically advanced, dynamic, and supportive healthcare environment.
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.