The Opportunity

Are you in search of an exciting new opportunity to live and work in the scenic Mid North Coast of NSW? Port Macquarie Private Hospital is actively welcoming applications for an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated, professional, and growing team within our Perioperative Services Department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Team to influence organisational strategy, improve procedural service delivery, and accomplish departmental and hospital strategic goals. This year marks a significant capital expansion, including the introduction of a new theatre and a comprehensive overhaul of CSSD, making it a great time to be a part of this new development.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but are not limited to:

• Undertake complete management of the unit, being accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human and material resources.
• Engage in planning, implementing, and evaluating all practices, processes, and clinical services within the unit as part of the role's comprehensive scope.
• Receive support from a passionate team of Nurse Unit Managers while reporting to and benefiting from the mentorship of the Director of Clinical Services.
• Supporting growth, business development, and responding to business needs identified by the Executive team and Ramsay Health Care.
• Provide comprehensive oversight of the unit, being responsible for the efficient and effective management of both human and material resources.
• Engage in the strategic coordination, execution, and assessment of all practices, processes, and clinical services within the unit.

About You

As a proponent of The Ramsay Way - ‘People Caring for People’, you excel at fostering positive working relations with key stakeholders, developing people, building high-performance teams, and successfully leading them through organisational change. Additionally, you will:

• Function as a proficient clinical operator with a solid understanding of the private hospital legislative landscape.
• Possess an understanding of the performance levers driving quality business outcomes and have experience in applying quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrate a passion for the success and development of people, coupled with expert communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bring senior management experience in the private health sector, leading organisational change and quality improvement processes.
• Exhibit knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and inspire a team of clinical professionals, serve as a dedicated mentor, and efficiently manage the resources and requirements of the unit.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical practice.
• Formal management qualifications or actively working towards them.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a continuous improvement/risk management and quality program, in accordance with National standards.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office suite, including Excel.
• Registration with NMC as a Registered Nurse.

The Hospitals

Port Macquarie Private Hospital is an acute healthcare facility that provides medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Serving the community for over 40 years, it stands as a leading healthcare provider. With 72 beds, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including Bariatric, Dental, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular, Day Surgery, and medical services. The hospital is equipped with 6 Operating Theatres, a 6-Chair Renal Dialysis Unit, a 28-bed Rehabilitation Unit, and a 5-bed Close Observation Unit. It also provides ward accommodation for medical and surgical patients in a combination of private and shared rooms.

Coolenburg Day Surgery comprises two theatres, two procedure rooms, four recovery beds, and six recovery chairs, specializing in areas such as Ophthalmology and Plastic Surgery.

Why Choose a Ramsay Career?

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practicing the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964 We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer. We are also the leading private provider of mental health services in Australia known as Ramsay Mental Health.

We offer a great range of employee benefits including:

• We encourage and offer assistance and support for professional development. 
• Internal peer nominated awards (as well as Ramsay’s National awards).
• Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal and financial assistance.
• Flexible Leave Program: purchase additional annual leave.

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, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria.

Applications close Friday 17th May 2024.

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

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