A leadership opportunity is now available for an exceptional nursing professional to take the next step in their career as Assistant Director of Clinical Services, joining an experienced, dedicated and hard-working team of healthcare professionals. This key leadership and management role oversees Theatres, the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, and Day Surgery at a private hospital on the Mornington Peninsula.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and collaborating with the Senior Management team, you will be supporting our hospital in daily operational and workforce management, and business development to deliver innovative patient care. 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 clinical excellence and high-quality patient outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting service growth, business development, and addressing the business needs identified by the Executive Team;
- Drive initiatives to enhance patient safety and maintain high-quality patient outcomes;
- Maintaining a focus on improvement and clinical excellence across the organisation;
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current Registration with AHPRA;
- 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.
BENEFITS
- Flexible work opportunities;
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning;
- Counselling, well-being services, legal and financial assistance;
- Flexible Leave Program;
- Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing, and more.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The hospital, located on the Mornington Peninsula, is a 205-bed facility equipped with 6 operating theatres, a high-dependency unit, and a short-stay unit. This modern facility offers a wide range of local services, including orthopaedic, general, breast, and plastic surgery, as well as endoscopy, urology, gynaecology, oncology, and general medicine.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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