Head Nurse

Canossa Hospital (Caritas) Management Co Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Canossa Hospital (Caritas) Management Co Ltd seeks an experienced nursing leader to supervise, train, and appraise nursing staff. You will manage duty rosters, bed allocation, and staffing deployment, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and infection control protocols.

The role requires advanced wound care knowledge, strong leadership and communication skills, and ACLS certification for critical care areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory or management capacity in nursing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced knowledge of wound care products and evidence-based practices.
• Familiarity with infection control and hospital policies.
• ACLS certification required for Critical Care Areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor, and appraise nursing staff.
• Manage duty rosters, bed allocation, and staffing deployment.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and infection control protocols.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects related to wound care.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, treatments, and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Nursing operations

Wound care knowledge

ACLS certification

Job description

Ensure safe, efficient, and quality patient care.

Supervise, train, mentor, and appraise nursing staff.

Manage duty rosters, bed allocation, and staffing deployment.

Ensure compliance with healthcare and occupational safety regulations.

Promote teamwork, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Assume delegated duties and act for the Nursing Officer when required.

Maintain accurate records of assessments, treatments, and outcomes.

Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and hospital safety standards.

Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and staff training related to wound care.

Requirement:

Relevant post-registration nursing experience, preferably in supervisory or management capacity.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage nursing operations and lead a multidisciplinary team effectively.

Committed to delivering quality patient care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Advanced knowledge of wound care products, technologies, and evidence‑based practices.

Familiarity with hospital policies, infection control, and nursing standards.

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior staff.

ACLS certification required for Critical Care Areas.

Canossa Hospital was founded by the Canossian Daughters of Charity in 1929, delivering comprehensive care to patients in the spirit of Christ. The hospital provides specialist services, inpatient care, and 24-hour outpatient services and has earned notable international accreditations. In 2013, it underwent renovation and expansion, transforming into a modern, high-standard healthcare facility. In 2024, Canossa Hospital was proud to be recognised as one of the top twenty most innovative companies in Hong Kong by the Corporate Innovation Index (CII), underscoring its dedication to innovation in healthcare.

Canossa Hospital was founded by the Canossian Daughters of Charity in 1929, delivering comprehensive care to patients in the spirit of Christ. The hospital provides specialist services, inpatient care, and 24-hour outpatient services and has earned notable international accreditations. In 2013, it underwent renovation and expansion, transforming into a modern, high-standard healthcare facility. In 2024, Canossa Hospital was proud to be recognised as one of the top twenty most innovative companies in Hong Kong by the Corporate Innovation Index (CII), underscoring its dedication to innovation in healthcare.