Exciting Leadership Opportunity at the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
Permanent Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)
The Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADCS) supports our hospital in daily operational management, business development and workforce management to deliver high quality, safe care for our consumers, staff and partners.
The ADCS is responsible for the management of the following clinical areas:
The ADCS is supported by a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in each clinical area. This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) with broader direction from the Hospital Executive Leadership Team
Key Role Accountabilities
- Be a part of the senior clinical leadership team and participate within the hospital key governance committees
- Collaborate with Visiting Medical Officers including business development and relationship management
- Support the development and delivery of our facility’s strategic goals
- Daily patient flow management to optimise patient safety and our service demand
- Leading continuous improvement projects, including change management
- Manage resources aligned to budget and clinical need
- Design and implement strategies to improve patient and staff experience
- Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders through fostering and maintaining relationships
- Provide mentorship, empower staff, promote professional development and effective team building
- Actively manage service provider contracts including review and renewal
- Conduct serious incident investigations and implement improvement initiatives depending on outcomes
Your Essential Skills and Experience
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 5 years' post-graduate nursing experience & minimum 2 years’ experience as a NUM/equivalent or higher in an acute care facility
- Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate a clinical services team providing strategic direction and positive leadership.
- Proven workforce analysis and policy development skills
- Demonstrated ability to assist with accreditation and continuous improvement processes in a health care facility and achieve sound outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of contemporary clinical risk management strategies that are effective in promoting and ensuring high-quality patient care
- Awareness of the relevant legislative requirements and governing body reporting responsibilities of hospital/clinical services departments
- Demonstrated experience in leading the team to achieve clinical and financial key performance indicators
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate health care qualifications in leadership
What’s in it for You?
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering advantages that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
📌 Assistant Director of Clinical Services (Birtinya)
🏢 Ramsay Health Care
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