We are looking for a new After Hours Manager to join our team of experienced AHMs at Cairns Private Hospital. This role supports all hospital departments ensuring patients, families and VMOs receive a high level of care and service. This is a key leadership position that is accountable for efficient and effective operational management of the hospital after-hours.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse to lead patient flow, bed management, and clinical services.
About the Role
As After-Hours Manager, you will:
- Assume overall responsibility for the hospital after hours, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
- Be an effective role model throughout the hospital in the absence of the managers
- Display extensive clinical skills and experience along with exceptional interpersonal skills and communication
- Lead and manage staff, resources, and clinical services efficiently.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate processes to maintain excellence in service delivery.
About You
In this position, as a Level 3 Registered Nurse, you will display confidence and calmness with strong leadership and clinical expertise.
The role requires working with and supporting other managers, senior nurses, hospital teams and departments/services in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements.
- Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA.
- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and extensive clinical skills and experience.
- Highly desirable - Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
- Ability to problem solve, coordinate and deescalate situations that arise.
- Ability to act as an effective role model in the area of clinical practice.
- Ability to lead and motivate others.
- Sound Computer skills in MS Office programs (Word, Excel & Outlook).
About Us
Cairns Private Hospital in tropical Cairns in far north Queensland, Australia, is a modern, well-equipped facility which offers a comprehensive range of medical and allied services. Situated only 150 metres back from the Cairns Esplanade, the Hospital is easy walking distance from the heart of the tourist mecca of Cairns.
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 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
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.
Requirements
- Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 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 Kevin Naughton Assistant Director of Clinical Services via email NaughtonK@ramsayhealth.com.au
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