Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

17.   Functions of Nursing Director

The functions of the Nursing Director are to—

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    (a)     direct and delegate the management of professional and ancillary nursing personnel;

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    (b)     coordinate activities of various nursing units, promoting and maintaining harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, medical staff, patients and the public;

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    (c)     analyse and evaluate nursing and related services rendered to improve the quality of patient care;

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    (d)     advise the Hospital Chief Executive Officer—

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      (i)     on the employment and allocation of nursing staff towards the Hospital, and

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      (ii)     on all aspects of hospital administration affecting the wellbeing of patients;

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    (e)     perform any other duties specified by the Board.