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Vacancy For Matron (Nursing) at Sigma Consulting, 10th December, 2018

Sigma Consulting is one of the fast growing Nigeria’s management & healthcare consulting firms. We work with top executives to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver the sustainable success they desire. For more than 5 years, we’ve been passionate about achieving better results for our clients, results that go beyond financials and are uniquely tailored, pragmatic, holistic , sustainable and clients oriented. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Matron (Nursing) Location: Lagos Job Description

To ensure that there are effective safeguarding procedures in place across the Hospice
In collaboration with the Medical Director and CEO, monitor and deliver key quality improvements
In collaboration with the Medical Director and CEO the post holder will be involved in the planning and implementation of developments relating to patient care and quality throughout the Hospice. in some cases leading on Hospice wide initiatives.
To provide excellent clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels within the hospice environment including in-patient and outpatient services, ensuring that nursing care is delivered to a high standard and that the nursing resource is managed effectively
To work closely with the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , as Matron to ensure that the staff work effectively to achieve the Hospices objectives
To lead on all aspects of patient safety and improving the patient experience

Clinical:

Have a working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and emergency clinical procedures, ensuring that appropriate action is taken in response to an emergency
Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedure and law
Ensure the safe custody of patient’s valuables and property according to agreed Trust Policy and Procedure
Lead on promoting and monitor the adherence of infection control policies and procedures. Ensure the working environment is clean and fit for purpose.
Is conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice
Direct optimal utilization of patient flow (bed capacity) within the Hospice
Ensuring expert nursing advice is available at all times, and that the nutrition and hydration needs of the patients are met
Expediting patient discharge (as appropriate), ensuring appropriate planning and proactive measures are taken
Manage, organise and facilitate effective discharge planning across the Trust.
Deliver and supervise the delivery of all aspects of nursing care to patients based on research, knowledge and experience in order to maintain and raise standards of care
Analyse, monitor and evaluate standards of care and facilitate remedial action when necessary
Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence, establishing innovative and professional leadership which inspires, motivates and empowers nurses
Act as an expert for specific aspects of clinical practice in accordance with needs of ward and personal special interests
Apply and evaluate research findings in nursing practice to improve the standards of care delivered
Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols and to the agreed standard