Director of Nursing
Role Summary
Join CURE International as the Network Director of Nursing, a remote role focusing on operational excellence in pediatric surgical hospitals.
About the Organisation
Every year, thousands of children suffering from treatable disabilities receive life-changing surgery and compassionate care through our hospitals. As the Network Director of Nursing, you'll help shape the quality of care delivered across an entire network of hospitals, equipping nursing leaders, strengthening healthcare systems, and creating lasting impact for children and families around the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic nursing leadership by mentoring and supporting nursing leaders across CURE's global hospital network while driving consistency, accountability, and clinical excellence.
- Champion quality and patient safety by leading nursing best practices, standardizing care, and partnering with hospitals to improve clinical outcomes.
- Develop and strengthen the nursing workforce through leadership coaching, competency development, mentorship programs, and succession planning.
- Drive operational excellence by improving nursing workflows, supporting workforce planning, optimizing patient flow, and leveraging clinical data to enhance decision-making.
- Collaborate across the organization with medical, quality, HR, IT, and hospital leadership teams to advance CURE's mission and strengthen healthcare delivery across the network.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, or related field (MSN, MHA).
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive nursing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or multi-site role.
- International leadership experience in cross-cultural or resource-limited healthcare settings required.
- Proven ability to drive operational and clinical change at scale.
- Experience leading end-user implementation of EMR/EHR systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in deploying patient safety and quality accreditation frameworks.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active, unrestricted license in country of residence, and eligibility for licensure or registration in country of assignment.
- English fluency required, French proficiency desirable.
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing Leadership.
- Background in global health, pediatric surgical care, or resource-limited settings strongly preferred.
- Specialty or leadership certifications preferred (e.g., NEA-BC, CPHQ, CPNP).
- Operational and systems thinker with strong implementation ability.
- Skilled at cross-cultural communication and navigating diverse healthcare contexts.
- High emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to lead change.
- Strong understanding of clinical quality improvement, nursing informatics, and safety frameworks.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with a Master's in Nursing and significant leadership experience in nursing are suitable for this role.
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