- Deputy Director Clinical Services - Surgical
We are seeking a dynamic leader with experience at a senior nurse management level who can meet the challenges and capably manage the operational requirements, key stakeholder relationships, and strategic direction of the inpatient surgical services, the Emergency Department, and patient flow at Hollywood Private Hospital
The Opportunity
The Deputy Director of Clinical Services – Surgical provides clinical and operational leadership, clinical workforce management and oversees governance of the inpatient wards for surgical specialties, specialist nurses, after hours managers, patient flow and discharge planning teams to support the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) and to assist Hollywood Private Hospital to meet its patient and workforce objectives.
Reporting to the DCS, and working as part of the Clinical Services Executive, this is a demanding and exacting position that involves you working closely with clinical staff, VMO’s and external partners to deliver high quality clinical care.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who can translate the strategic and operational requirements into tangible targets and lead their team on a journey to achieve those goals. They will identify development opportunities and strive to continually improve patient and business outcomes whilst supporting growth.
Hollywood Private Hospital has significantly grown to become the largest hospital in WA with more than 900 licenced beds. The hospital continues to expand with 2 new angiography suites and theatres coming on line this year.
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.
Desirable
- Masters or working towards same (Business, Health, Nursing)
- Demonstrated sound financial management and administrative skills in a hospital setting
- Demonstrated understanding of private health sector funding models
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: 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.
- 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.
Why Hollywood Private Hospital?
Hollywood Private Hospital is a modern, acute care hospital in Nedlands and enjoys a strong reputation for excellence in patient care. With 950 licensed beds, Hollywood Private Hospital provides medical, surgical and mental health services for over 70,000 Western Australian's each year.
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
- 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. Please submit your resume and a letter addressing the key selection criteria
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Karol Edge, Director of Clinical Services via email at
EdgeKarol@ramsayhealth.com.au
Closing date: 21 January 2026
