Looking to take the next step and advance your career in a key nursing leadership and management role?
We are searching for an exceptional leader to join our experienced and dedicated team at Noosa Hospital, as Assistant Director of Clinical Services.
The Opportunity
In this role, reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and collaborating with the Senior Management team, you will be supporting our hospital in daily operational and workforce management, and business development to deliver innovative patient care.
You will play a pivotal role in our organisation's success by providing clinical leadership, overseeing patient flow in and out of the hospital, and offering operational support to ensure clinical excellence and high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Supporting service growth, business development, and addressing the business needs identified by the Executive team and Ramsay Health Care
• Drive initiatives to enhance patient safety and maintain high quality patient outcomes
• Maintaining a focus on improvement and clinical excellence across the organisation
• Supervising care delivery and coordinating the activities of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes within resource constraints and compliance requirements
• Planning and managing hospital and departmental budgets in consultation with other executive team members
• Assessing workplace culture and implementing actions to support positive culture maintenance
• Managing Human Resources to forecast future workforce requirements and develop and implement strategies accordingly
About You
You excel at fostering positive working relationships with key stakeholders, developing people and building high-performance teams. In addition, you will also demonstrate:
• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Experience in a management role or equivalent
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire and guide teams effectively
• Experience in strategic planning, reporting, and policy development
• Familiarity with quality and risk management frameworks, as well as clinical governance principles
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle complex operational challenges in a dynamic environment
The Hospital
Noosa Hospital is a 92-bed acute facility providing a comprehensive range of inpatient services including Medical, Surgical, Emergency, Intensive Care and Perioperative services. Located in a peaceful bush land setting, it provides inpatient services across a wide range of specialties, and day patient services to Oncology, Renal and Allied Health patients. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, Noosa Hospital provides high quality care to the Noosa and hinterland community.
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Requirements
• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Kara Richards Director of Clinical Services via RichardsKara@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at
www.ramsayhealth.com
