Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Deputy Director Clinical Services | Permanent Full time

We are seeking a dynamic leader with experience at a senior nurse management level who can meet the challenges and capably manage the operational requirements, key stakeholder relationships, and strategic direction at Glengarry Private Hospital. 

 

The Opportunity

The Deputy Director of Clinical Services provides clinical workforce management, operational leadership, and oversees governance of clinical departments, specialist nurses and after-hours managers, to support the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) and to meet its patient and workforce objectives.  

Reporting to the DCS, and working as part of the Clinical Services Executive, this is a demanding and exacting position that involves you working closely with clinical staff, VMO’s and external partners to deliver high quality clinical care. 

We are seeking an exceptional leader who can translate the strategic and operational requirements into tangible targets and lead their team on a journey to achieve those goals.  They will identify development opportunities and strive to continually improve patient and business outcomes whilst supporting growth.

 

What does success look like?

You will have the ability to work collaboratively with a broad array of stakeholders; be committed to developing people and building teams to achieve high performance and be capable of motivating people and leading them successfully through organisational change.

Key selection criteria:

• Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• 3-5 years’ experience in a senior management position, leading and motivating a nursing workforce with experience in a private health care environment
• Proven experience managing clinical risk, and implementing contemporary strategies to promote high quality, safe and effective patient care
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance principles and patient safety
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to foster positive working relationships with diverse groups
• Awareness of the relevant legislative requirements and governing body reporting responsibilities; and
• Demonstrated skills in workforce planning and redesign, rostering and working within budgeted work hours.

Desirable

• Masters or working towards same (Business, Health, Nursing)
• Demonstrated sound financial management and administrative skills in a hospital setting
• Demonstrated understanding of private health sector funding models

 

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.

 

The Hospital

Glengarry Private Hospital, located in Duncraig, 15km north of Perth’s CBD, has been a leading provider of specialist healthcare to the communities in Perth’s northern suburbs since 1977. We offer a range of services including endoscopy, palliative care, rehabilitation and medical services. We also have an oncology infusion suite. 

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

 

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. Please submit your resume and a letter addressing the key selection criteria

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact  Steve Cohen-Jones (CEO) via CohenJonesS@ramsayhealth.com.au

 

Closing date:  27 April 2026