Director of Clinical Services at UnitingCare Queensland

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Patient Care, Risk Management, Resource Utilisation, Performance Improvement, Budget Management, Human Resources Practices, Quality Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Planning, Networking, OHS Management, Accreditation, Change Management, Clinical Governance, Evidence-Based Care

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Director of Clinical Services | Buderim Hospital Employment Term: 6 Month Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast, QLD Remuneration: Competitive Salary + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. Make a meaningful difference with Buderim Private Hospital As one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest hospitals, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical and medical services using the latest technology. This includes emergency, maternity, intensive care, cardiovascular, obstetric and gynaecology, urology, cancer care, general medicine, renal and respiratory services, orthopaedic and mental health care, among many others. With a deep connection to the Sunshine Coast that’s 40 years in the making, Buderim Private Hospital partners with our patients to deliver personalised one-on-one care from the heart and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. An integral part of our team, as a , you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our Buderim Hospital team Accountable for the strategic and operational management of Clinical Services, you’ll provide leadership to Nursing, Allied Health Services and Quality Support Teams, ensuring high standards of patient care, appropriate risk management and appropriate resource utilisation across an integrated continuum of care from pre-admission to post discharge from St Stephen’s. You’ll promote improvement in performance and better outcomes for patients through evidence-based care, through the monitoring and reporting of clinical and material KPI’s. Collaborating closely with the hospital’s executive leadership team, you will Work in conjunction with the General Manager and the Director of Finance and Support Services to optimise customer service, financial efficiencies and care delivery Actively network in industry to promote growth, identify clinical areas for expansion and represent the hospital at external clinical forums. Play an active role in the management of OHS and Quality initiatives to ensure a safe work environment, injury prevention and the achievement of accreditation. Deputise into the General Manager role as required as well as overseeing responsibility services as directed by the GM Available for on call and to attend after hours meeetings What makes a difference for us? As an accomplished clinical leader, you will present with significant recent senior leadership experience within a public or private acute environment of a comparable size and clinical complexity. Your experience has equipped you with an aptitude for people leadership, and exceptional interpersonal skills to confidently navigate challenging clinical and behavioural scenarios through to optimal outcomes. Ideally, you have previously managed significant organisational and cultural change within a large health service, with a proven record of improving patient care and reducing clinical risk hospital-wide. You’ll demonstrate skills and experience including: At least 3-5+ years recent experience at Director of Clinical Services level (private hospital experience preferred) Bachelor of Nursing Degree or equivalent, with post-graduate qualifications (desirable) Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse Proven track record in setting strategy with appropriate governance, planning budgets and meeting budget and all other relevant KPI’s Preparation of annual budgets, capital expenditure requests and annual strategic/business plan Extensive knowledge and understanding of Human Resources practices, Industrial Agreements, Workplace Health and Safety practices and Continuous Quality Improvement principles Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. 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Responsibilities

The Director of Clinical Services is accountable for the strategic and operational management of Clinical Services, providing leadership to Nursing, Allied Health Services, and Quality Support Teams. This role involves promoting performance improvement and ensuring high standards of patient care across the continuum of care.