Job Description As an experienced clinical professional, you will play a key role in driving clinical excellence and innovation at Waverley Private Hospital. In this pivotal position, you will lead and inspire a dynamic team while overseeing the full scope of clinical operations. Your responsibilities will include enhancing clinical quality and safety, optimising patient flow and bed management, supporting proactive workforce planning and development, and contributing to service growth and expansion initiatives. You will also play a key role in strengthening staff engagement, improving patient and doctor experience, and driving cost efficiency across the service. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the community we serve. What You’ll Do Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but are not limited to: Overseeing the operational aspects of care delivery, including bed management, patient flow strategies, demand forecasting, and workforce coordination to ensure safe, efficient service delivery. Leading structured workforce planning and supporting the ongoing professional development and capability building of the clinical workforce. Contributing to hospital growth and business development initiatives in alignment with priorities set by the Executive team and Ramsay Health Care. Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) community to support the delivery of high-quality clinical care. Developing, managing, and monitoring hospital and departmental budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved in collaboration with the broader executive team. Monitoring workplace culture and implementing initiatives to foster and sustain a positive, engaged, and high-performing environment. Leading workforce and human resource planning to ensure future capability needs are identified and appropriate recruitment and development strategies are in place. What You’ll Bring As a champion of The Ramsay Way – People Caring for People – you bring a strong clinical leadership approach, fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, developing high-performing teams, and guiding people through organisational change. In this role, you will also: Operate as a strong clinical leader with sound knowledge of the private hospital regulatory and legislative environment. Demonstrate effective clinical resource management to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of all clinical departments. Understand key performance drivers that influence clinical quality and business outcomes, with experience applying quality improvement methodologies. Show a strong commitment to workforce development, supported by excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Bring senior leadership experience within the private health sector, including leading organisational change and driving quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical governance frameworks and patient safety principles. Essential Qualifications: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Postgraduate clinical qualifications. About The Hospital Waverley Private Hospital is a premier 98-bed acute and surgical facility located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Serving the community since 1972, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, personalised care in a welcoming environment. The hospital offers private rooms across surgical, medical and maternity services, each with modern amenities including ensuites, Wi-Fi, Foxtel and flat-screen TVs. Our maternity unit also supports partner stays to enhance comfort and family connection. With seven state-of-the-art operating theatres, including a dedicated Day Procedure Unit, we are supported by highly skilled clinicians committed to delivering contemporary, evidence-based care. Fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), Waverley Private Hospital is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and patient experience through continuous improvement and clinical excellence. About Us 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. Benefits A competitive remuneration package, complemented by a comprehensive range of employee benefits. Strong opportunities for professional development and clear pathways for career progression. Access to Ramsay Rewards, providing exclusive discounts with leading retailers and service providers. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the delivery of high-quality healthcare and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the industry. To Apply All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria. Applications close Wednesday 27th May 2026.