A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Nursing Operations Manager in Metro Manila, Philippines. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a valid Nurse license in the Philippines. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including supervisory roles, and strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and enhancing patient safety and quality assurance. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to impact healthcare delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Licensed and Registered Nurse in the Philippines.
Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent is preferred.
At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
Good English communication skills.
Proven track record in outpatient clinical governance and nursing protocol development.
Responsibilities
Leads nursing operations and standardizes clinical workflows.
Implements governance and clinical protocols for compliance.
Conducts nursing manpower audits and oversees staffing.
Implements patient safety and quality assurance initiatives.
Tracks clinical nursing KPIs and leads RCA reviews.
Develops continuing professional development programs for nurses.
Collaborates across functions to align clinical strategies.
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Analytical skills
Clinical governance
Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Master's degree in nursing or Healthcare Administration
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Leadership and Oversight of Nursing Operations
Provides centralized leadership and direction to Nurse Supervisors and the nursing workforce deployed across all care clinics.
Implements organizational goals by translating them into nursing operations and clinical workflows that promote efficient, safe, and compassionate care.
Coordinates with cluster heads and clinic managers to ensure streamlined nursing service delivery and uniform policy enforcement.
Governance and Clinical Protocols
Develops, reviews, and enforces nursing clinical care standards, aligned with the organizations clinical governance framework.
Ensures that all nurses comply with updated national standards, protocols, and internal guidelines (e.g., IV therapy certification, minor surgical assistance protocols, triaging standards).
Takes the lead in integrating nursing roles in the implementation of clinical decision trees and care pathways for primary care.
Workforce Planning and Staffing
Conducts regular nursing manpower audits and works with HR and Physician Engagement to deploy appropriately skilled nurses per clinic size, service mix, and patient load.
Oversees duty scheduling, reliever pool utilization, and succession planning for nurse leaders.
Implements workload balancing and productivity tracking mechanisms for nursing staff.
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
Leads initiatives on patient safety, infection control, and incident reporting across all clinics.
Works closely with the Medical Ethics and Governance Committee to ensure nursing practices support ethical care delivery and avoid preventable harm.
Oversees implementation and audit of hand hygiene, sterilization protocols, adverse event management, and safe injection practices.