In the medical unit, the DDNS is assisted by one or two senior nurses (PNO). She makes regular rounds over the wards to meet the nurses during their daily work, supervises care situations, and gets an overview of the patient population and their health conditions.
Categories/ranks of nurses in Ghana
According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the following are the various categories and ranks of clinical nurses in Ghana.
The list below is arranged in no order
Nurse practitioner
District director of nursing services (DDNS)
Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
Registered General Nurses
Degree nurses
Military nurses
Registered Midwives
Registered Mental Nurses
Registered Community nurses
Nurse-assistant clinical
Nurse-assistant preventive
Enrolled nurses
Senior Enrolled nurse
Principal Enrolled Nurse
Post-basic or specialized nurses
Now see the salaries of the categories of nurses above.
| Nurse | Salary |
| District Director of Nursing Services | GHC 3,500.00 |
| Director of Nursing Services | GHC 3,200.00 |
| Military Nurse | GHC 2,600.00 |
| Enrolled Nurse | GHC 1,000.00 |
| Registered General Nurse | GHC 1,800.00 |
| Community Health Nurse | GHC 720.00 |
| Registered General Midwife | GHC 2,089.00 |
| Specialized Nurse | GHC 2,200.00 |
| Nurse Practitioner | GHC 2,200.00 |
Highest paid nurse in 2020
The District Director of Nursing Services (DDNS) is the highest-paid nurse in Ghana, followed by the Director of Nursing Services. The average monthly salary of the District Director of Nursing Services DDNS ranges from GHS 3,203.00 – GHS 3,513.00.
How many years does it take to study Nursing in Ghana?
It takes 3 years to complete a diploma program in nursing or midwifery in Ghana. Bachelor’s degree applicants should prepare to clock in about 4 years.