SENIOR NURSE LEADER - NEEDED IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS!!

Job Overview The primary responsibility of the Senior Nurse Leader for Professional Development is to provide clinical leadership for professional nursing practice, create and support specialty program development. The role ensures safe, competent, and evidence-based care through structured transition-to-practice programs, development of nursing specialty programs, competency management systems, and continuing professional development initiatives. In addition to system-wide oversight of nursing standards, the role provides direct supervision of Clinical Educators and the Medical Response Clinical Educator, ensuring alignment of all clinical education and specialty training initiatives with organizational priorities, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.

DIMENSIONS

Participates in the development of the nursing training budget, including funding for specialty programs and advanced education initiatives. Oversees nursing practice standards across patient services and specialty areas, intervening as required to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes. Maintains accountability for the performance and outcomes of Clinical Educators, the Medical Clinical Trainer, and all nursing education and specialty programs. Post holder participates in the development of the training budget for Nursing Administration Oversees transition of 2 - 10 new graduates each year

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops, implements, and evaluates the comprehensive Transition-to-Practice (TTP) program for newly graduated Registered Nurses, overseeing the progression and professional integration of 2-10 new graduates annually. Applies adult learning theory, competency-based education frameworks, and evidence-based instructional strategies to promote clinical judgment, professional confidence, and retention. Establishes structured clinical milestones, readiness-for-practice assessments, and independent practice validation. Investigate, designs, develops, and implements nursing specialty programs as needed based on organizational needs, patient acuity, and workforce planning. Establishes program objectives, eligibility criteria, competency requirements, evaluation metrics, and progression pathways for specialty practice. Ensures specialty programs are aligned with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and national specialty guidelines. Collaborates with Nurse Managers, Clinical Educators, Physicians, and interdisciplinary leaders to integrate specialty programs into clinical operations. Evaluates specialty program outcomes, including nurse competency, patient outcomes, staff engagement, and retention, and revises programs accordingly. Leads the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of a competency matrix in collaboration with Nurse Managers to ensure role-specific and unit-based competence, including specialty practice requirements. Determines nurse fitness for practice and readiness for specialty roles through direct observation, skills validation, chart audits, and performance review. Ensures competency frameworks support transition-to-practice, specialty practice, and ongoing professional advancement. Provides direct supervision to Clinical Educators and the Medical Response Clinical Educator, including performance management, workload prioritization, coaching, and professional development. Ensures consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance of all nursing education, specialty training, and interdisciplinary clinical programs. Aligns educators' activities with nursing standards, specialty program requirements, and patient safety priorities. Develops, communicates, and operationalizes standards of nursing practice in collaboration with Nurse Managers and Clinical Educators. Reviews, updates, in collaboration with the Nurse Managers and Interdisciplinary team clinical policies and procedures in accordance with current evidence and regulatory requirements. Ensures translation of standards and policies into daily practice through education, auditing, and competency validation. Monitors nursing practice through audits, skill fairs, direct observation, chart review, and outcome analysis. Conducts regular compliance audits and collaborates with Nurse Managers and Clinical Educators to implement corrective and preventive action plans. Reviews patient and staff complaints related to clinical practice and initiates appropriate interventions. Ensures education initiatives support quality metrics, risk reduction, workforce readiness, and succession planning. Train and coordinates preceptors to ensure a high-quality clinical learning environment. Identifies nursing service problems, practice gaps, and specialty care needs; conducts analysis and translates evidence into sustainable practice improvements. Promotes innovation, clinical inquiry, and continuous professional growth across nursing and clinical education teams. Any other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Graduate of an approved school of nursing Master of Science in Nursing required; Education specialty preferred Doctorate level desirable. Current licensure with a Nursing Board/Council BLS certificate IV certification desirable.

Post holder must:

Have at least ten (10) years current nursing experience, three (3) of which must be in a leadership capacity Have demonstrated ability to perform efficiently in high stress situations. Be proficient in use of Windows applications Be proficient and familar in the use of monitoring equipment, and other equipment utilized in the clinical areas. Have demonstrated proficiency in the use of written and spoken language. Exhibit a caring and compassionate attitude, respecting diversity of religion, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation and medical diagnosis.

Pay:

From $113,642.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Health insurance Malpractice insurance On-the-job training Paid holidays Paid sick time Paid time off Relocation assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance Wellness program

Experience:

Nursing :

10 years (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Essex, MD 21221: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person