Matron (Registered Nurse)
Location: Osasomi Area, Ibadan - Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Summary
- We are currently seeking to employ a qualified and experienced Matron (Registered Nurse) to join our healthcare team.
- The Matron will oversee the nursing unit and ensure smooth coordination of clinical activities within the healthcare facility.
- The ideal candidate will supervise nurses and other healthcare assistants while ensuring quality patient care and professional standards are maintained at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Nursing Supervision:
- Supervise and coordinate all nursing staff activities
- Ensure proper patient care and treatment procedures
- Monitor patients’ wellbeing and nursing standards
- Ensure accurate documentation of patient records.
Staff Management:
- Assign duties and schedules to nurses and support staff
- Monitor staff punctuality, discipline, and performance
- Mentor and train junior nurses when necessary
- Ensure teamwork and proper communication among staff.
Hospital Operations:
- Report directly to the Clinical Head
- Ensure smooth day-to-day clinical operations
- Maintain adequate nursing supplies and equipment
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and healthcare regulations.
Infection Prevention & Safety:
- Ensure strict infection control measures are followed
- Monitor cleanliness and hygiene within the facility
- Ensure proper handling of medical waste and safety procedures.
Patient Relations:
- Attend to patient complaints professionally
- Ensure patients receive quality and compassionate care
- Promote patient satisfaction and comfort.
Administrative Duties:
- Prepare reports for management when required
- Monitor ward activities and nursing records
- Participate in hospital meetings and policy implementation.
Requirements
- Must be a qualified Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license
- 2 – 4 years of Clinical Practice Experience
- Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare facility
- Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
- Must be outspoken, proactive, and highly organized
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate nursing activities effectively
- Must be disciplined, professional, and patient-focused
- Ability to work closely with the Clinical Head and management team
- Good knowledge of hospital operations, patient care standards, and infection control practices.
Skills Required:
- Leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Team coordination and supervision
- Emotional intelligence and professionalism
- Time management and multitasking
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
Working Hours:
- 8:00AM – 5:00PM
- Monday – Friday.
Salary
N150,000 – N170,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: staff-success@fortics.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.