About this role
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Dragnet Nigeria
About the role
The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer role involves providing senior nursing supervision across both Out-Patient and In-Patient units. The position includes leading, mentoring, and appraising nursing staff, maintaining high standards of nursing practice, and ensuring adherence to clinical governance and infection-prevention standards. The role also involves acting as a senior resource for clinical decision-making and supporting multidisciplinary teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior nursing leadership and supervision within Out-Patient and In-Patient streams.
- Supervise, mentor, and appraise nursing staff to support their professional development.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing records.
- Apply infection-prevention and clinical-governance standards.
- Maintain valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) registration/licence and Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme (MCPDP) compliance, along with adherence to internal policies.
- Act as a senior resource for clinical escalation and decision-making within assigned units.
- Coordinate injection, dressing, and minor-procedure clinics (Out-Patient stream).
- Oversee shift handover quality and admission/discharge planning within wards (In-Patient stream).
Required skills
- Leadership and supervision of nursing staff.
- Knowledge of nursing practice relevant to both Out-Patient and In-Patient care.
- Competence in nursing assessment, care planning, and medication administration.
- Understanding of patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance.
- Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Accurate record-keeping and clinical system usage.
Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of post-registration nursing experience, including experience at the Principal Nursing Officer grade or equivalent.
Education
- Registered Nurse (RN) qualification from an accredited School/College of Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc/BSc Nursing) from a recognised university.