Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Director of Clinical Services (DCS)
Executive
Permeant Fulltime
Salaried

• Make a difference at one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers
• Join an organization that promotes a culture of recognition and celebration of achievements
• Permanent full-time position
• Bolded selling point 3 (salary package / benefits)
• Be a part of a mission based organisation with excellent employee benefits 

About Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital is one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers featuring eight state-of-the-art digitally integrated theatres, including a hybrid cath lab as well as the only dedicated private mental health facility in the ACT. Our values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect underpin all that we do. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and various life experiences and faiths. Here at Calvary Bruce Private we work together to provide opportunities that empower and enrich our staff. 

About the role

Bruce Private is seeking a dynamic and innovative senior clinical leader as our Director of Clinical Services (DCS) who will manage the operational and strategic direction of clinical services throughout our Hospital. The role will foster strong relationships through the provision of comprehensive clinical guidance and leadership to clinical mangers to ensure that the hospital achieves consistent high quality healthcare outcomes and an efficient clinical service that meets all aspects of financial, strategic and operational objectives. The DCS will drive support and growth of the workforce and organisation through leadership, innovation, foresight, commercial awareness, and collaboration along with the ability to simultaneously manage day to day clinical operations.

What you bring 

Mandatory:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant clinical experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in hospital management.
• Demonstrated skills in hospital operations including patient flow, bed management, and staffing.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record in effectively managing and developing staff and building/sustaining teams.
• A comprehensive knowledge of hospital administration procedures, clinical governance and other quality related activities.
• Strong understanding of health funding and associated models (particularly rehabilitation and mental health).
• High level of business acumen.
• Personal maturity and strength of character to successfully grow within a dynamic organisation.
• Collaborative interpersonal communication skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Industrial Relation Acts, regulations and other statutory obligations.
• Proficient with the use of computers and experience with electronic data systems/applications.
• COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Director of Clinical Services or Director of Nursing within the private hospital environment.
• Post-graduate qualifications in Health Management, Master of Business Administration (or equivalent) or currently undertaking studies.

For further information please contact Tabitha Sinclair, Workforce Advisor on Tabitha.Sinclair@Calvarycare.org.au

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Consistent with our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect, Calvary is committed to providing a safe environment to all workers, residents, clients and visitors. As a result Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers and a mandatory Influenza vaccination requirement for residential aged care workers unless assessed as exempt. Evidence of vaccination will be required to be provided during the recruitment process.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.