The Opportunity
Step into a pivotal leadership role at Castlecrag Private Hospital, where you’ll drive clinical excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient experiences. In this essential role, you will lead a dedicated team, overseeing both clinical and non-clinical operations. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance clinical quality, optimise patient flow and bed management, advance workforce development, grow services, manage doctor relationships, and promote staff engagement and professional development. With a focus on improving operational efficiency while delivering exceptional care, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare and make a tangible difference in the well-being of our community.
What You’ll Do
As the clinical leader of Castlecrag Private Hospital, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing hospital operations and ensuring compliance with accreditation, regulatory, legal, and operational standards.
- Driving initiatives to enhance patient safety and maintain high-quality clinical outcomes.
- Managing care delivery logistics, including bed management, patient flow, demand forecasting, and workforce allocation.
- Implementing workforce planning strategies and supporting the professional development of clinical staff.
- Leading growth initiatives, business development opportunities, and responding to strategic priorities from the Executive team and Ramsay Health Care.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with the visiting medical officer (VMO) community to ensure the highest standards of clinical care.
- Planning and managing hospital and departmental budgets in collaboration with the Executive team.
- Assessing and fostering a positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring
As a leader who embodies The Ramsay Way – “People Caring for People”, you excel at developing high-performance teams, fostering positive stakeholder relationships, and leading through change. You will bring:
- Proven executive management experience with a strong understanding of private hospital operations and commercial imperatives.
- Expertise in resource management, ensuring efficient and effective functioning of clinical and non-clinical departments.
- Knowledge of quality improvement processes and performance levers that drive positive business outcomes.
- Strong passion for developing people, excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and quality improvement initiatives.
- Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and operational excellence.
- Experience or expertise in operating theatre management is highly regarded.
Qualifications
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Post-graduate clinical qualifications.
About The Hospital
Castlecrag Private Hospital is a 37-bed acute surgical and medical facility featuring three theatres specialising in Orthopaedic, Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive, ENT, and Dental surgeries. The medical ward accommodates general medical and palliative care admissions. Part of the Ramsay Health Care North Shore Network, alongside North Shore Private Hospital and Hunters Hill Private Hospital, Castlecrag is located in the leafy, tranquil suburb of Castlecrag on Sydney’s North Shore. Since 1928, the hospital has built a strong reputation for excellence in patient care, staff satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement. Join us at Castlecrag Private Hospital and play a key role in shaping a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
Benefits
- An attractive remuneration package, supported by a comprehensive range of benefits that recognise your contribution and promote your wellbeing.
- Opportunities for leadership and professional development, with clear pathways for career growth across Australia’s largest private healthcare provider.
- Access to an exclusive rewards program offering premium discounts and privileges with leading national and global brands.
- The chance to join a purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal time, where you can contribute to meaningful transformation and help shape the future of high-quality healthcare across the Ramsay network.
About Ramsay Health Care
Founded in Australia in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is the nation’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across Australia, Ramsay operates 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do—fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.
To Apply
All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above. Applications close Monday 13th April 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
