Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer – Nawaloka Hospitals PLC

Job Overview

Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer
Company: Nawaloka Hospitals PLC
Job Category: Healthcare & Nursing, Management, Private Jobs
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, Colombo
Employment Type: Full-time

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead and inspire nursing services across the organization. The CNO will drive clinical excellence, patient safety, quality care and professional development while aligning nursing practice with the hospital’s strategic goals.

Position Details

Position: Chief Nursing Officer
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Services
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of progressive nursing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

Company Overview

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is a healthcare organization in Sri Lanka. The Chief Nursing Officer will provide strategic leadership and direction for nursing services while supporting high-quality, patient-centred and evidence-based nursing care across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Valid registration with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC) and a valid practicing license.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in nursing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of nursing leadership, clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement nursing strategies and policies.
• Professional certifications or training in healthcare leadership will be an advantage.
• Experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in a tertiary care hospital, will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all nursing services.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred and evidence-based nursing care.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, protocols and standards of practice.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Oversee nursing workforce planning, staffing, performance management and development.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and best practices.
• Foster professional development and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on nursing performance and quality indicators.

Required Skills

• Strong nursing leadership and strategic management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Strong understanding of patient safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective team leadership and staff development abilities.
• Strategic planning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and implement nursing policies and strategies.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to monitor nursing performance and quality indicators.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and benefits are not specified in the vacancy advertisement.
• Senior leadership opportunity within a healthcare organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to nursing strategy, clinical excellence, patient safety and professional development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to:

Email: recruitment@nawaloka.com

Please mention “CNO” in the email subject line.

Important Notes

• Valid registration with the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC) and a valid practicing license are required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive nursing experience is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role is required.
• Experience in a tertiary care hospital will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications or training in healthcare leadership will be an added advantage.