The exercise of leadership of nurses in the family health strategy

Objective: recognizing the exercise of leadership of nurses in the Family Health Strategy, as well as the difficulties and strategies adopted by nurses to lead. Method: This is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study conducted with 12 nurses from the Family Health Strategy of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. The informations were obtained through semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed through Thematic Analysis. Results: It was evident that the nurse as leader is seen as an example to be followed, responsible for contributing to the motivation of the team. Conclusion: Among the difficulties highlighted the lack of support by the municipal management, lack of professional profile, interpersonal conflict, workload and need for a healthy work environment. Among the strategies there was exposed teamwork, dialogue and listening interprofessional respect, which help to strengthen the leadership of nurses in this care model.