Shared governance is a professional practice model that promotes collaboration, empowerment, and shared decision-making among nurses and nurse leaders. This study determined the perceived shared governance among nurse leaders in Level II hospitals in Lucena City and examined differences in perceptions when grouped according to demographic profile. A quantitative descriptive design utilizing descriptive-survey, descriptive-evaluative, and descriptive-comparative approaches was employed. A total of 114 nurse leaders participated through purposive sampling. Data were collected from July to September 2024 using the Index of Professional Nursing Governance–Short Form (IPNG-S), which measures six governance dimensions: control over personnel, access to information, influence over resources supporting practice, participation in organizational decisions, control over practice, and ability to set goals. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric inferential tests were used for data analysis. Results showed an overall IPNG-S mean score of 118.18, interpreted as primarily management with some staff input. Influence over resources supporting practice was perceived as equally shared, while access to information, participation in organizational decisions, and control over practice were perceived as management-controlled. No significant differences were found when grouped according to age, sex, and educational attainment. However, significant differences were noted by length of service for control over personnel and access to information. The findings served as the basis for developing a shared governance framework aimed at strengthening nurse leader participation in governance processes within Level II hospitals.