Chief Nursing Officer

KIMSHEALTH, India; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KIMSHEALTH in Trivandrum is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead all nursing services on-site. The role involves shaping nursing strategy, managing staffing and resources, and driving quality and safety across departments.

You will collaborate with medical leadership to implement policies that meet regulatory and accreditation standards, mentor senior nursing leaders, and champion patient-first care in a large multispecialty hospital network.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills across large clinical teams.
• Experience implementing evidence-based practices and care standards.
• Familiarity with accreditation, governance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy and operations across departments.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Mentor nursing leaders and drive patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership & change

Quality & safety

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

MSN/Healthcare Admin

Job description

Company Description

KIMSHEALTH is one of the region’s most trusted integrated healthcare providers in South Asia, known for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a strong commitment to community wellbeing. As part of Aster DM Quality Care Limited, it is connected to a large healthcare enterprise that includes CARE Hospitals, Aster Hospitals India, KIMSHEALTH, and Evercare Bangladesh. The combined network spans 39 hospitals, more than 10,600 beds, over 7,400 clinicians, and a presence across 28 cities in 9 states, offering a comprehensive healthcare delivery platform. KIMSHEALTH delivers high-quality, patient-centered care across a broad range of specialties through multidisciplinary teams, advanced technologies, and a focus on safety, quality, and outcomes. The organization invests in innovation, research, digital health, and medical education, enabling collaborative care while preserving the values and heritage that define each brand.

Role Description

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum is a full-time, on-site leadership role responsible for overseeing all nursing services and ensuring high standards of patient care. The CNO leads nursing strategy and operations, including staffing, resource allocation, and workflow optimization across departments. This role involves developing and implementing nursing policies and clinical protocols aligned with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational quality goals. The CNO collaborates closely with medical leadership and multidisciplinary teams to drive patient safety initiatives, evidence-based practice, and continuous quality improvement. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring nursing leaders, supporting professional development, managing performance and engagement, monitoring clinical outcomes, and promoting a culture of compassion, accountability, and patient-first care.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills, including team building, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to drive change across complex clinical environments.
• Comprehensive clinical nursing expertise, with a track record of overseeing patient care, nursing workflows, and implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrated experience in quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with accreditation standards, clinical governance, and risk management.
• Strategic planning and operational skills, such as workforce planning, budgeting, resource optimization, and performance monitoring in large healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to engage and influence multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (or equivalent), with valid nursing registration in India; additional leadership or management certifications are an advantage.
• Significant experience in senior nursing leadership roles within tertiary or multispecialty hospitals, preferably in integrated healthcare systems.
• Commitment to continuous learning, digital health adoption, innovation in care delivery, and