Director of Nursing / Midwifery

Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates nursing/midwifery programs and clinical services in a hospital or other health service facility.

Description

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the professional and administrative aspects of health and welfare programs and services.

Tasks include

• Provides overall direction and management of nursing/midwifery programs and clinical services in a hospital or other health care facility
• Develops, implements and monitors procedures, policies and standards of nursing/midwifery care, and contributes to health service planning, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Provides leadership, mentorship, guidance, education and training to nursing and midwifery staff to ensure an appropriately skilled workforce
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities to improve patient outcomes
• Recruits and rosters nursing/midwifery staff to meet the needs of the facility or unit