Join us as an Assistant Director Clinical Services at Illawarra Mercury.
This is a permanent full-time position. We care about our employees and offer access to counseling, wellbeing services, legal and financial assistance. You will be part of Australia's largest private health care provider.
The Opportunity: We are seeking a visionary leader to join our agile team at Nowra Private Hospital, supporting the Director of Clinical Services in providing excellence and innovative patient care. You will play a pivotal role in our organisation's success by providing clinical leadership, overseeing bed management, and offering operational support to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting growth, business development, and addressing the business needs identified by the Executive team and Ramsay Health Care.
- Maintaining a relentless focus on clinical excellence across the organization.
- Supervising care delivery and coordinating the activities of a large acute surgical hospital to achieve optimal patient outcomes within resource constraints and compliance requirements.
- Planning and managing hospital and departmental budgets in consultation with other executive team members.
- Assessing workplace culture and implementing actions to support positive culture maintenance.
- Managing Human Resources to forecast future workforce requirements and develop and implement strategies accordingly.
Skills And Experience: You excel at fostering positive working relations with key stakeholders, developing people, and building high-performance teams. You will also demonstrate:
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management role or equivalent.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire and guide teams effectively.
- Experience in strategic planning, reporting, and policy development.
- Familiarity with quality and risk management frameworks, as well as clinical governance principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to handle complex operational challenges in a dynamic environment.
- Keen focus on people and processes.
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.
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: Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 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 Simon McDermott via
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📌 Assistant Director Clinical Services
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 Coniston