There are many levels of nursing administration such as unit manager, supervisor and Director of Nursing. Must be knowledgeable in budget setting and management, have leadership skills, be able to balance conflicting or opposing needs within an organization or system, set priorities, speak up for nursing, plan effectively, manage resources, understand the functioning of systems and relate to all types of personalities to make sure that patient care remains safe, up-dated and effective. Any large inpatient or outpatient facility or system in which nurses are employed. This may include long term care, acute inpatient or multi-faceted systems. While more typically found in the private sector, some public sector systems also have a Chief Nursing Officer.
Salary depends on the size of the system, the scope of responsibility and the geographic location.