About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the efficient and effective operational management of the hospital after-hours. You will provide clinical and operational oversight ensuring high standards of patient care safety and service delivery across the hospital.

This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to support a clinical workload depending on shift requirements. You will work collaboratively with shift leaders and clinical teams acting as a key point of contact in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager and other senior clinical managers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing after-hours clinical and operational leadership
• Supporting and guiding nursing and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensuring compliance with policies procedures and legislative requirements
• Escalating and managing clinical or operational issues as they arise
• Supporting safe staffing patient flow and quality care delivery
• Acting as a role model in clinical practice and professional conduct

This role reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services.

About You

You are a confident approachable leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong clinical capability sound judgement and the ability to coordinate teams and resources effectively after-hours.

This role is well suited to an experienced nurse ready to step into leadership or an established clinical leader seeking a broader operational role.

You will demonstrate:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate acute care experience
• ALS certification (or working towards)
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead support and motivate others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound computer skills (MS Office Word Excel Outlook)

Highly regarded:

• CCU/HDU/ICU or ED experience
• Postgraduate qualifications in a clinical specialty or management

About Us

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 34000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of People Caring for People since 1964.

Whats 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 -youll 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 opportunitiese.g. airport lounge membership self-education expenses novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide or complete aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Must provide or complete aWorking with Children Check
• According to the role Ramsay may require proof of immunisationagainst infectious diseases.

To Apply

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

For enquiries please contact Chris Magro via email:

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Advertised: 10 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time