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Leadership & Management

Clinical Unit Leadership for Nurse Managers

Nurse managers lead the units where patient care happens, balancing staffing, quality, safety, budgets and staff wellbeing. This course develops the leadership and management skills nurse managers need: leading clinical teams, managing staffing and rosters, improving patient safety and quality, handling conflict and supporting staff resilience.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Many nurses are promoted for clinical excellence and then expected to manage without preparation. You will gain practical tools to lead your unit confidently.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Healthcare case studies, unit management simulations, role plays of staff conversations and quality improvement exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Lead clinical teams with clarity and compassion
  • Plan safe staffing and rosters
  • Monitor and improve quality and patient safety
  • Manage unit budgets and resources
  • Handle conflict, complaints and performance issues
  • Support staff wellbeing and retention
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Nurse managers and charge nurses
  • Senior staff nurses moving into management
  • Unit and ward managers
  • Allied health team leaders
  • Healthcare supervisors
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Clinical leadership
  • Staffing management
  • Quality improvement
  • Conflict handling
  • Staff wellbeing
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1The Nurse Manager Role

  1. 09:00–10:08From clinician to leader
  2. 10:08–11:00Leadership styles in healthcare
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Leadership styles in healthcare (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Accountability and professional standards
  6. 12:53–14:00Exercise: role expectations

Day 2Staffing and Resources

  1. 09:00–10:08Safe staffing principles
  2. 10:08–11:00Rostering and skill mix
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Rostering and skill mix (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Unit budgets
  6. 12:53–14:00Workshop: staffing plan

Day 3Quality and Safety

  1. 09:00–10:08Patient safety culture
  2. 10:08–11:00Incident reporting and learning
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Incident reporting and learning (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Quality indicators
  6. 12:53–14:00Case study: medication error

Day 4Managing People

  1. 09:00–10:08Performance conversations
  2. 10:08–11:00Conflict between staff
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Conflict between staff (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Handling complaints
  6. 12:53–14:00Role play: staff concern

Day 5Wellbeing and Retention

  1. 09:00–10:08Burnout and resilience
  2. 10:08–11:00Recognition and development
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Recognition and development (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Retention strategies
  6. 12:53–14:00Personal leadership plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Rome 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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