Leadership Competencies Of First-Line Nurse Managers: A Quantitative Study
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2021
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Leadership in Health Services
Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the leadership competencies of first-line nurse managers (FLNMs) at
the unit level in the eastern region of Ghana.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper has a quantitative cross-section design.
Findings: Nurse managers exhibited a moderate level of knowledge and ability to apply leadership
competencies. Gender, rank, qualification, professional experience, management experience and management
training jointly predicted the leadership competencies of FLNMs [(R2 = 0.158, p = 0.016)]. However, only
management training was a significant predictor in the model.
Practical implications: inappropriate leadership competencies have severe consequences for patients
and staff outcomes. This situation necessitates a call for a well-structured program for the appointment of
FLNMs based on competencies.
Originality/value: This study is the first in Ghana which we are aware of to examine the leadership
competencies at the unit level that identify predictors of leadership competencies.
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Research Article
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Leadership competencies, Nurse managers, First-line nurse managers