Associate Director of Clinical Services- Perioperative Services

An exciting leadership opportunity is available at Epworth Freemasons for a dynamic and visionary leader to join the team as Associate Director of Clinical Services (ADCS) Perioperative. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead and shape highquality perioperative services driving clinical excellence operational performance and patientcentred care within a leading private healthcare organisation.  

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership clear vision and strategic direction while ensuring highly effective operational management of perioperative clinical services across Epworth Freemasons Albert Street and Victoria Parade hospitals.

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne close to public transport and the CBD Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victorias leading maternity hospitals Epworth Freemasons specialises in womens and mens health services including breast and gynaecological surgery endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care and a full range of surgical services including robotic assisted surgery orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

You will make an impact by:

• Managing the operational and business direction of the Perioperative Services inclusive of Operating Suites CSSD Day of Surgery Admissions and Short Stay Unit.
• Focusing on theatre utilisation growth business development risk management.
• Building engaged teams and developing a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Strong ability to lead teams through change fostering engagement resilience and continuous improvement.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Extensive Perioperative Services Leadership and experience across all relevant perioperative service areas
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills including presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to build and maintain rapport and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and service growth / efficiencies
• Management of human and material resources to meet organisational requirements for cost efficient service delivery whilst maintaining high standards of safe care and service delivery of patients VMOs and staff
• Clinical knowledge in service delivery in accordance with legislated requirements industry codes of practice and relevant standards and organisational policy and procedures in perioperative settings

 Position Description                  Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne close to public transport and the CBD Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victorias leading maternity hospitals Epworth Freemasons specialises in womens and mens health services including breast and gynaecological surgery endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care and a full range of surgical services including robotic assisted surgery orthopaedics and ICU care.

Qualifications :

• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative nursing and/or management is highly desirable
• Registered Nurse with current registration Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03).

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Dont waitthis role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now weve over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time