Who is a Line #Manager in Nursing?
A line manager in nursing is the person directly responsible for overseeing your work and providing management, supervision, and support in your role. They are often your immediate supervisor and may have titles such as:
Ward Manager
Senior Nurse / Charge Nurse
Team Leader
Nurse-in-Charge
Clinical Nurse Manager / Sister
📋 Their responsibilities include:
Supervising your clinical practice
Managing staffing and rotas
Supporting your professional development
Addressing concerns, incidents, or errors
Conducting performance appraisals
🧠 Example:
If you're a staff nurse working on a hospital ward and you make a medication error, your line manager is likely the Ward Manager or Senior Nurse on duty who you must inform immediately.
A line manager in nursing is the person directly responsible for overseeing your work and providing management, supervision, and support in your role. They are often your immediate supervisor and may have titles such as:
Ward Manager
Senior Nurse / Charge Nurse
Team Leader
Nurse-in-Charge
Clinical Nurse Manager / Sister
📋 Their responsibilities include:
Supervising your clinical practice
Managing staffing and rotas
Supporting your professional development
Addressing concerns, incidents, or errors
Conducting performance appraisals
🧠 Example:
If you're a staff nurse working on a hospital ward and you make a medication error, your line manager is likely the Ward Manager or Senior Nurse on duty who you must inform immediately.