The Opportunity
The Deputy Director of Clinical Services – Medicine and ICU will provide both clinical and operational leadership, manage the clinical workforce, and oversee governance of inpatient wards for medical specialties, ICU, specialist nurses, and cancer services.
This role supports the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) and helps Hollywood Private Hospital achieve its patient and workforce objectives. One of the main role will also be driving strategic excellence and patient-centred care across our health service.
What does success look like?
You will have the ability to work collaboratively with a broad array of stakeholders; be committed to developing people and building teams to achieve high performance and be capable of motivating people and leading them successfully through organisational change.
Key selection criteria:
- Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
- 3-5 years’ experience in a senior management position, leading and motivating a nursing workforce with experience in a private health care environment
- Proven experience managing clinical risk, and implementing contemporary strategies to promote high quality, safe and effective patient care
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance principles and patient safety
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to foster positive working relationships with diverse groups
- Awareness of the relevant legislative requirements and governing body reporting responsibilities; and
- Demonstrated skills in workforce planning and redesign, rostering and working within budgeted work hours.
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 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.
About Us
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Hollywood Private Hospital is a modern, acute care hospital in Nedlands and enjoys a strong reputation for excellence in patient care. With more than 950 licensed beds, Hollywood Private Hospital is the State’s largest private hospital.
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
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on 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.
All applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV.
For enquiries, please contact Karol Edge, Director of Clinical Services via edgekarol@ramsayhealth.com.au
Closing date: 23 July 2025
