Nursing Manager - Enugu

Nursing Manager - Enugu

Location: Enugu (Full Onsite)
Industry: Healthcare
Salary Range: 400,000-600,000 monthly (based on experience)
Experience Required: 10 years

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven and compassionate Nursing Manager to lead our nursing department in a private hospital setting in Enugu. The successful candidate will bring not just clinical expertise, but also the strategic mindset and leadership maturity required to elevate nursing operations, drive performance, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

As a pivotal member of the hospital's leadership team, you will oversee nursing workflows, champion best practices, and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and supervision to the nursing team, ensuring delivery of exceptional, patient-focused care.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with doctors, specialists, and other departments to implement and refine nursing protocols.

• Support, mentor, and guide nursing staff through continuous education, coaching, and feedback.

• Set departmental SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and monitor progress.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and champion merit-based recognition and career growth.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health regulations, clinical standards, and safety protocols.

• Introduce and drive adoption of modern nursing technologies and procedures to improve efficiency and patient care quality.

• Monitor patient outcomes, conduct audits, and lead quality improvement initiatives.

• Manage departmental budgets and optimize resource allocation.

• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and productive working environment.

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records for patient care and staff performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse with valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) practicing license.

• 10 years of post-qualification nursing experience in a hospital setting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (preferably in a private facility).

• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS are mandatory.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

• Familiarity with Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) or similar digital tools is strongly preferred.

Who You Are

• A confident and disciplined leader with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Passionate about modern nursing practices and patient-centered care.

• Committed to continuous staff development and performance improvement.

• Comfortable using data and technology to enhance patient outcomes.

• Able to balance firmness and empathy while managing people and operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: 400,000-600,000 monthly

• Professional growth opportunities

• Health insurance coverage

• Supportive work environment

• Annual leave and other entitlements per Nigerian labour laws

Application Requirements

• Candidates must be available to resume immediately.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic hospital environment, please submit your CV and cover letter via the link below:
https://www.mysigma.io/jobs/nursing-manager-enugu/