Director of Nursing / Department Leadership Team Member

Lead nursing and clinical support services in the Department of Internal Medicine at Tübingen University Hospital. The role covers around 400 inpatient and day clinic beds and 450 full-time positions. Work closely with the hospital executive board and medical directors, with support from a deputy director of nursing and the administrative office.

• Help implement organisational and departmental goals as a member of the department leadership team
• Provide professional and line management for nursing and clinical support services in the Department of Internal Medicine, working closely with nursing unit and clinical support service managers
• Work with the nursing directorate to shape high-quality nursing care and support for patients' families
• Ensure high-quality care processes across units and take responsibility for staffing and deployment planning
• Support the development of reporting managers through staff reviews
• Take responsibility for high-quality training for learners, supported by practice educators
• Independently manage recruitment within the agreed staffing allocation and organisational standards

• Completed vocational training in a healthcare profession, ideally nursing or children's nursing, and a completed degree in nursing management, business administration or healthcare management
• Several years of management experience as a director of nursing at a hospital providing specialist or maximum-level care
• Professional experience in staff and organisational development
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse, manage and improve processes and create new structures
• Knowledge of quality management
• A structured, goal-oriented and independent approach to work
• Business awareness and strong communication skills