Nursing Director

About the Company

The Nursing Director is a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and overall management of nursing services across the organization. This role ensures that nursing care is safe, patient-centered, evidence-based, and aligned with institutional goals, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards, including JCI. He/ She drives clinical excellence, workforce optimization, quality improvement, and professional advancement, positioning the nursing workforce as a key contributor to organizational performance and superior patient outcomes.

About the Role

The Nursing Director is responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and overall management of nursing services across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and monitors adherence to professional nursing standards, scope of practice, ethical principles, and institutional policies.
• Maintain a professional image, by adhering to uniform and grooming policy.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior to foster trust among patients, families, physicians, and other health team members.
• Participates in relevant training programs, continuing education, and learning activities to enhance professional, technical, and professional competencies.
• Lead standardization of nursing practices aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic direction for nursing services, policies, and programs aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Lead the development and execution of nursing strategic and operational plans.
• Establish and uphold clinical governance frameworks, standards of care, and professional practice models.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to organizational decision-making.
• Disseminates clear and timely instructions, reminders, and updates on new or revised nursing policies through formal memoranda.
• Develops well-structured written reports and delivers clear, data-informed oral presentations to various leadership bodies.
• Facilitates scheduled meetings within the Nursing Service Group.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered nursing care across all units.
• Establish and monitor standards of practice, clinical protocols, and care pathways.
• Promote integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) and research into clinical care.
• Oversee initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and safety.
• Cultivates a Culture of Trust Within the Nursing Group through accountability and inclusive Decision-Making.
• Addresses complex or escalated concerns within departments and units by applying sound conflict resolution strategies.
• Reinforces a culture of professionalism and accountability by recognizing and encouraging positive behaviors.
• Oversees the updating of the Nursing Service Groups policy manual.
• Provides strategic leadership in the integration of health information systems.
• Identifies areas of risk and potential liability within the NSG through data analysis.
• Develops a Leadership Succession Plan for the Entire Nursing Service Group.
• Ensures compliance with CHED, institutional policies, and accreditation standards related to students clinical placements.
• Collaborates with Nursing Academic Programs to evaluate and enhance Clinical Competence of Graduating Clinicians.
• Encourages Active Participation of Managers and Staff in Research and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Initiatives.
• Allocates Nursing Resources Based on Patient Acuity and Care Needs.
• Regularly evaluates nurse-sensitive clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction metrics.
• Analyzes and Interprets Financial statements provided by the Finance Office.
• Monitors and guides departmental expenditures, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Participates in the Monitoring of Vendor and Service Provider Contracts in the Nursing Service Group.
• Spearheads workforce planning by analyzing staffing needs and skill gaps.
• Reviews and assesses hiring practices, orientation programs, and employee retention initiatives.
• Interprets and disseminates regulatory guidelines from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
• Contributes nursing expertise to the formulation and execution of the hospital's emergency preparedness and response plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of Masters Degree in Nursing or any related field - required.
• With Doctorate or PhD in Nursing units on any related field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience - required.
• Preferably with at least five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Required Skills

• Strategic leadership and executive decision-making.
• Clinical governance and quality management.
• Financial and operational management.
• Workforce planning and leadership development.
• Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Research and evidence-based practice leadership.
• Nursing professional practice and clinical standards.
• Quality improvement and patient safety program leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma / process improvement methodology application.
• Clinical audit design, execution, and analysis.
• Nursing quality indicator development and benchmarking.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Accreditation and regulatory compliance (DOH, CHED, ISO, JCI etc.).
• Policy development and implementation.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, e.g., electronic health records (EHR) systems and digital training tools.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physically, psychologically, and emotionally fit to work.
• Has good moral character and good interpersonal relationship with other members of the health team.

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified in the job description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its workforce.