Assistant Director Of Clinical Services – Perioperative Services

Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Perioperative Services

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital | Permanent Full-time Opportunity

Looking to take the next step and advance your career in a key leadership and management role? Make a lasting impact on the future of health care!

We are searching for a visionary leader to join our dynamic team at St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital, supporting the Director of Clinical Services in excellence and innovative patient care.

The Opportunity

In this role, reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and collaborating with the Senior Management team, you will play a pivotal role in our organisation's success by providing clinical leadership, overseeing patient flow in and out of the hospital, 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 multi-disciplinary team 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

About You

You excel at fostering positive working relations with key stakeholders, developing people and building high-performance teams. In addition, you will also demonstrate:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a 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

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

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited advanced surgical, medical and obstetric hospital situated 5 mins from the Ipswich CBD. St Andrew’s is a 203 bed acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standard of specialised services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies. A significant expansion of existing services are underway to better serve the wider Ipswich community.

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 30,000 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 Jamie Wann, Director of Clinical Services via *****@ramsayhealth.com.au

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