Lead Nurse – Executive Unit at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals is a multi-specialty private hospital. We offer world-class services in key areas of healthcare including fertility treatment, cardiology, urology, ophthalmology and pediatrics.

Collectively, our hospitals offer a range of diagnostic services including: Magnetic Resonance Scanners (MRI), Advanced Ultrasound Scanners, 4 Slice CT scanner, Digital Conventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Screening Mammography, Advanced Vision Screening, Cardiac imaging and Pathology Services.

Since we were established in 1984, Lily Hospitals have grown in both size and scope of services offered. We are passionate about achieving our vision to become one of the foremost healthcare groups in Nigeria by 2020 by continuously improving care and governance to provide a growing number of Nigerians with high quality and affordable private hospital care.Description

The People & Culture Department of Lily Hospitals Ltd is seeking applications from prospective employees for the post of Lead Nurse – Executive Unit
The Lead Nurse in critical care is responsible for providing intensive care to patients who are critically ill or injured.
These patients require continuous monitoring and treatment in a highly specialized setting, while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care

Responsibilities
Clinical & Medical Care:

Deliver and oversee high-quality patient care, including admission assessments, care planning, emergency procedures, and the use of medical devices and life-support systems.
Ensure compliance with patient safety, privacy, and nursing standards, while guiding staff nurses in executing care plans using approved nursing processes.

Leadership & Supervision:

Lead, supervise, and support nursing staff to ensure consistent, quality care.
Assign duties, manage schedules and rotations, conduct performance evaluations, and set SMART KPIs.
Recruit, orient, train, and develop nursing staff, fostering continuous professional growth.

Administrative & Operational Management:

Ensure adequate stock levels, functional equipment, and well-maintained wards.
Oversee daily equipment checks and ensure smooth unit operations aligned with hospital objectives and protocols.

Patient & Family Support:

Prepare patients for consultations, procedures, and surgeries; administer medications as prescribed.
Collaborate with physicians on treatment plans, explain procedures and results, and provide emotional support to patients and families.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

Maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment.
Ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards, including ISO, COHSASA, Kaizen, and Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR 2019).

Essential Qualifications & Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Registered Midwife (RM) with a valid practising license from NMCN.
Bachelor's degree (B.NSc) is an added advantage.
Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience
Must possess a BLS and ACLS training certificate
Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act
Strong proficiency in simulation-based learning, clinical assessments, and student mentorship.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Package.