Matron (Nursing)

**Job Summary**:
The Nursing Matron is responsible for the strategic and operational management of nursing services within a healthcare setting. This role includes overseeing the delivery of high-quality patient care, managing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies, and leading efforts to improve patient outcomes and safety. The Nursing Matron will provide clinical leadership, mentor junior nursing staff, and work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to enhance the patient experience.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Leadership and Staff Management**:

- Lead and manage nursing teams across various wards or departments.
- Ensure staffing levels are appropriate to meet patient care needs.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship, and support ongoing professional development for nursing staff.
- Foster a positive work environment, ensuring team collaboration and professional respect.
- Implement staff training programs to ensure compliance with the latest clinical standards and practices.
- **Clinical Care and Quality Assurance**:

- Oversee the quality of nursing care, ensuring that it meets the hospital's standards, policies, and legal requirements.
- Monitor patient outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Lead audits and evaluations of clinical practices to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Promote patient safety and infection control practices within the nursing teams.
- **Patient and Family Care**:

- Ensure that patient care is delivered in a compassionate, timely, and professional manner.
- Support patients and families by providing information and ensuring that patient needs are met.
- Handle complaints and resolve issues related to patient care and nursing services.
- **Budget and Resource Management**:

- Assist in budget planning and resource allocation for nursing departments.
- Monitor the use of medical supplies, medications, and equipment to ensure efficient use and reduce waste.
- **Policy and Compliance**:

- Ensure that nursing practices comply with all relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Stay updated on changes in healthcare laws, nursing practices, and technological advancements.
- Ensure the proper documentation and reporting of nursing activities, incidents, and patient outcomes.
- **Collaboration with Other Healthcare Teams**:

- Work alongside other healthcare professionals (doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, etc.) to ensure integrated patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and outcomes.
- **Professional Development**:

- Promote ongoing education and research within the nursing department.
- Lead clinical supervision and support professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
- total work: 10 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Nursing License (preferred)

Work Location: In person