Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Peri-Operative Services

John Flynn Private Hospital is looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADOCS). This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the ADCS - Perioperative will provide clinical leadership, workforce planning, operational direction, and day-to-day management of the peri-operative departments.  The departments include Theatre, Anaesthetics, PACU, Day Procedures, Cardiac Catheter Lab, CSSD, Biomedical and Patient Transport. The role will involve a strong clinical perspective combined with business responsibilities.  This role will also require an ability to lead innovation, while recognising the patient as the central focus within the private healthcare setting and the importance of data-driven 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

About the Hospital

John Flynn Private Hospital is a 357 bed, acute care hospital located at Tugun, which is on the southern end of the Gold Coast, within 5 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport. The hospital provides services to the population of the Gold Coast and the Tweed Coast extending into the NSW Northern Rivers area.

John Flynn provides a wide range of health care services with a 24 hour emergency department, comprehensive cardiac services, general and orthopaedic surgery, including robotics, cancer services, medical, maternity and paediatrics, renal dialysis, day surgery and rehabilitation services.

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: 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.

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.

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 must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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

For enquiries, please contact Renae Balcke, Director of Clinical Services via email BalckeR@ramsayhealth.com.au