Head Nurse (m/f)

Diaverum; Amarante; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaverum AB is seeking a Head Nurse for one of our dialysis clinics to lead nursing care, ensure compliance with professional standards, and foster growth within the team. You will oversee patient care quality, coordinate resources, and promote clinical research and continuous training within a dynamic, patient-centered environment that values competence and compassion.

Portuguese and English are preferred; a nursing license and nephrology experience are required, with a focus on leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and valid professional license.
• At least 5 years in Nephrology, including a minimum of 2 years in dialysis techniques.
• Training in team management.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English (preferred).
• Knowledge of quality and environmental systems (preferred).
• Leadership, initiative, critical thinking, decision-making, communication, conflict management and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of healthcare provided to patients.
• Ensure the unit operates in compliance with current legislation and Diaverum procedures.
• Promote and participate in national or international research programmes and projects.
• Oversee the development of team members’ skills and competencies.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead nursing interventions.
• Promote and apply Diaverum’s clinical quality standards and procedures.
• Implement nursing care quality standards.
• Drive clinical research initiatives.
• Take responsibility for training and professional development activities.
• Implement and monitor the Quality and Environmental Management System.
• Monitor nursing-sensitive quality indicators.
• Manage material resources efficiently to ensure optimal service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Critical Thinking

Decision-Making

Communication

Conflict Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Training in team management

Job description

Vision: For life! To be the employer of choice in renal care.

Mission: To improve the quality of life of people with chronic kidney disease.

Values: Competence, Passion, Inspiration

What we offer:

We are offering a position as Head Nurse in one of our dialysis clinics.

This role involves managing the nursing care provided to patients, in accordance with Diaverum’s professional standards, procedures, and guidelines. It also includes efficient management of human and material resources, while fostering both personal and professional growth within the team.

Our culture is centered on supporting our patients to live fulfilling lives. We combine professional competence with a warm, human-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality of healthcare provided to patients;
• Ensure the unit operates in compliance with current legislation and Diaverum procedures;
• Promote and participate in national or international research programmes and projects;
• Oversee the development of team members’ skills and competencies;
• Plan, coordinate, and lead nursing interventions;
• Promote and apply Diaverum’s clinical quality standards and procedures;
• Implement nursing care quality standards;
• Drive clinical research initiatives;
• Take responsibility for training and professional development activities;
• Implement and monitor the Quality and Environmental Management System;
• Monitor nursing-sensitive quality indicators;
• Manage material resources efficiently to ensure optimal service delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and valid professional license;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Nephrology, including a minimum of 2 years in dialysis techniques;
• Training in team management;
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English (preferred);
• Knowledge of quality and environmental systems (preferred);
• Personal competencies: Leadership, Initiative, Critical Thinking, Decision-Making, Communication, Conflict Management, Teamwork.
• Integration into a young and dynamic team, within a market-leading company;
• Access to continuous training programs in chronic kidney disease, patient experience, and leadership and management skills.

Are you interested in joining a team that is transforming renal care?

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