- Permanent part time (48 hours per fortnight) position: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
- We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
- Join Australia's largest private health care provider.
The Opportunity
RSC Charlestown, part of the Ramsay Newcastle network, is seeking a motivated and experienced clinical nurse to support in the Quality and safety portfolio. With a 12-bed inpatient ward, 4 Operating Theatres and 3 procedural rooms, we offer same day and overnight surgical services for Gastroenterology and general surgery, Plastics and reconstructive surgeries, Oral Maxillo-facial surgery and ENT, and soft tissue orthopaedics. This is an autonomous role, liaising with both the Clinical Leadership team onsite, and within the wider Ramsay network within Newcastle.
This role would suit a well organised and enthusiastic clinical nurse with a background in surgical/operating theatre nursing, who is passionate about Quality and Safety, has an interest in consumer engagement and patient liaison scenarios, and confident with contributing to both legislative and clinical care standards reporting and requirements.
Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will be a confident, self-directed individual with a high level of skill and knowledge in all aspect of hospital governance.
- Relevant clinical qualifications in Nursing
- Minimum of 5 years in an acute hospital setting
- Experience and competence in undertaking root cause analysis investigations
- Demonstrated effectiveness in both operational and strategic leadership in a hospital setting
- Experience and expertise in quality and patient safety role/s
- Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement framework/s
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft office suite and knowledge of databases such as RiskMan
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.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
The Hospital
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 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.
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 Kristy Acreman via, AcremanK@ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications Close: 27th February 2026
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
