Quality & Infection Control Co-ordinator

Ramsay Surgical Centres

Ramsay Health Care is 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.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

The Opportunity

Ramsay Surgical Centre (RSC), a division of Ramsay Health Care, manages day and short-stay surgical hospitals. As Ramsay focuses on delivering dedicated services in this space, it is essential to have quality and infection control processes specifically designed for this unique environment.

We are seeking a Quality & Infection Control Co-ordinator to support Ramsay Surgical Centres by streamlining and designing workflows tailored to this environment, while coordinating and driving initiatives at the site level.

The role will report to the National CEO – Ramsay Surgical Centres with site-specific reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and General Manager for each site. This role has no direct reports.

What You’ll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but are not limited to:

• Create a quality and infection control framework that is specific to the day and short-stay hospital environment.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with hospital accreditation standards, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to enhance high-quality clinical outcomes across all services.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory, legal, and operational standards.
• Create RSC-specific quality and infection control policies and audit schedules.
• Provide the Director of Clinical Services and General Manager with data to support them in their decision making and presentation to the Medical Advisory Committee.
• Support the Director of Clinical Services and General Manager in ensuring the highest level of quality and infection control practice and culture.
• Co-ordinate education activities at site in the areas of quality and infection control.
• Responsible for quality and infection control compliance.

What You’ll Bring

As a proponent of The Ramsay Way - ‘People Caring for People’, you will excel at fostering positive working relations with key stakeholders, developing people, building high-performance teams, and successfully leading them through organisational change.

• 5+ years working in a peri-operative environment.
• An understanding of the infection control requirements of sterilising departments.
• Function as a proficient clinical operator with a solid understanding of the private hospital legislative landscape.
• Demonstrate sound resource management skills to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of all departments.
• Possess an understanding of the performance levers driving quality business outcomes and have experience in applying quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrate a passion for the success and development of people, coupled with expert communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A deep understanding of the needs of day and short-stay surgical hospitals

Please note, this role requires occasional travel—typically quarterly site visits and additional travel to support accreditation preparation when needed.

Essential Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

About The Hospitals

The role will support Ramsay’s existing surgical centres and also the commissioning of the greenfield surgical sites under development, and into the future.

Benefits

• Compelling salary and an extensive benefits package that recognise and reward your valuable contributions, while supporting your overall well-being.
• Enhance your career trajectory through a wealth of professional development initiatives and clearly defined pathways for advancement, empowering you to realise your full potential within our organisation.
• Enjoy access to a premier rewards platform that offers exceptional discounts and privileges from renowned retailers, enriching your lifestyle both personally and professionally.
• Embrace the opportunity to drive transformative change in the delivery of high-quality healthcare services, making a significant contribution to the evolution of our industry for the better.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria.

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

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