141332 Director of Nursing / Midwifery

Registration or licensing is required.

• Assistant Director of Nursing
• Deputy Director of Nursing

• 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