Develop and implement the hospital's nursing strategy aligned with organizational goals and patient care standards.
Provide vision and leadership for the nursing workforce, ensuring a culture of excellence, accountability, and patient safety.
Collaborate with the CEO, Medical Director, and other executives in hospital-wide planning and decision-making.
2. Nursing Operations & Clinical Excellence
Oversee day-to-day operations of all nursing units and ensure optimal nurse-patient ratios.
Establish, monitor, and enforce nursing protocols, clinical pathways, and evidence-based practices.
Ensure timely discharge processes, effective patient flow, and coordination with medical and support departments.
3. Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with NABH/JCI/other accreditation standards, statutory regulations, and hospital policies.
Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, infection control, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
Conduct regular audits and implement corrective measures to enhance nursing quality indicators.
4. Workforce Management & Development
Plan manpower requirements, recruitment, and retention strategies for nursing staff.
Oversee orientation, training, continuous professional development, and succession planning for nurses.
Foster a positive work environment to improve employee engagement and reduce attrition.
5. Financial & Resource Management
Prepare and manage the nursing department's annual budget, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
Monitor nursing supplies, equipment, and consumables, minimizing wastage and ensuring availability.
Implement staffing models that optimize efficiency without compromising patient care.
6. Patient & Family Experience
Ensure nursing staff deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, maintaining dignity and comfort.
Address patient/family concerns related to nursing care in coordination with the Patient Relations team.
Promote initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores related to nursing services.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Nursing quality indicators (infection rates, medication errors, falls, pressure ulcers).
Patient satisfaction scores related to nursing.
Staff attrition rate and engagement levels.
Compliance with accreditation and statutory standards.
Efficiency of discharge process and patient flow.
Budget adherence and cost optimization in nursing operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
B.Sc. Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing preferred) from a recognized institution.
Registration with the State Nursing Council.
Minimum
15+ years of progressive nursing experience
, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of hospital operations, accreditation processes (NABH/JCI), and clinical governance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Core Competencies:
Strategic leadership and decision-making.
Clinical expertise and evidence-based practice.
Financial and resource management.
Team building and mentoring.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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