Head Nurse (m/f) - Amarante

Diaverum; Amarante; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team

Market-leading company

Continuous training

Job summary

Diaverum is seeking a Head Nurse in Amarante to lead nursing care in our dialysis clinic. You will manage clinical quality, team development, and resource planning, ensuring alignment with Diaverum standards and local regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient-centered care, and active participation in quality initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic renal care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with valid professional license.
• Nursing specialization preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years nephrology experience, including 2+ years in dialysis techniques.
• Training in team management.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English (preferred).
• Knowledge of quality and environmental systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of care and patient safety.
• Ensure unit compliance with legislation and Diaverum procedures.
• Promote participation in national/international research.
• Oversee development of team members’ skills.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead nursing interventions.
• Apply Diaverum clinical quality standards and procedures.
• Drive clinical research initiatives.
• Oversee training and professional development activities.
• Implement and monitor Quality and Environmental Management System.
• Monitor nursing-sensitive quality indicators.
• Manage materials resources to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Critical Thinking

Decision-Making

Communication

Conflict Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Nursing specialization

Job description

Location:

Amarante, PT, 4600-037

Date Posted: 30 Oct 2026

Contract type:

Work Type: On-site

Part Time / Full Time: Full Time

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;


• Nursing specialization;


• 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.

Benefits:

• 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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