enfermera jefa
/enfeɾmeɾa xefa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nurse manager" is translated into Spanish as enfermera jefa.
This phrase refers to a registered nurse who is in charge of a nursing unit or a group of other nurses. An alternative way to describe a nursing manager, focusing more on the administration and management aspect, is gestora de enfermería.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of enfermera (nurse) and jefa (chief, boss or head).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Directora de Enfermería is used to refer to a female nurse manager. In Latin American countries, it is common to use Administradora de Enfermería to refer to a nurse manager.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gender and number of the phrase change depending on who you are referring to: use enfermero jefe if the manager is male, and use enfermeras jefas when referring to a group of female nurse managers.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, calling someone jefe or jefa is used as a respectful or friendly way to address a stranger, similar to 'boss' or 'chief' in English.
- The word enfermera comes from the adjective enfermo, which means 'sick'. Literally, a nurse is someone who 'deals with the sick'.
- In many professional settings, calling a woman jefa is a sign of respect for her authority, rather than a term that implies she is being 'bossy'.
Examples in context
- ¿Quién es el gerente de enfermería en este hospital? | Person B: El jefe de enfermería es el Sr. González.Who is the nurse manager in this hospital? | Person B: The nurse manager is Mr. González.
- Ella es la enfermera jefa de esta unidad.She is the nurse manager of this unit.
- Necesito hablar con la enfermera jefa ahora.I need to speak with the nurse manager now.
- La enfermera jefa revisará el horario mañana.The nurse manager will review the schedule tomorrow.
Example conversation
A hospital hallway during a shift change.
- Sofía¿Has visto a la enfermera jefa, Javier?Have you seen the nurse manager, Javier?
- JavierNo, Sofía, pero creo que está en su oficina.No, Sofía, but I think she is in her office.
- SofíaTengo una duda sobre el nuevo protocolo.I have a question about the new protocol.
- JavierVe a buscarla para que te ayude.Go look for her so she can help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
