Chief Clinical Services Director — Digital Hospital Leader

Unitingcare Hospital; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Rewards platform (employee discounts)

Job summary

St Stephens Private Hospital is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead Nursing, Allied Health and Quality teams across the patient journey from pre-admission to post-discharge. You will drive safety, performance, and value-based care in a not-for-profit regional hospital.

Join a digitally advanced, nonprofit organization focused on improving patient outcomes and community health. You will work closely with the executive team to oversee budgeting, accreditation initiatives, and strategic

Qualifications

• Significant recent senior leadership experience within an acute health service.
• Experience in governance, planning budgets and achieving KPI targets.
• Knowledge of HR practices, workplace health and safety, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Nursing, Allied Health Services and Quality Support Teams.
• Oversee risk management and resource utilisation across the patient care continuum.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to optimise service delivery and financial performance.
• Represent the hospital at external clinical forums and drive clinical improvement.
• Deputise into the General Manager role when required.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Quality Improvement

OHS

Clinical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Degree or equivalent

Job description

St Stephens Private Hospital is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead Nursing, Allied Health and Quality teams across the patient journey from pre-admission to post-discharge. You will drive safety, performance, and value-based care in a not-for-profit regional hospital.

Join a digitally advanced, nonprofit organization focused on improving patient outcomes and community health. You will work closely with the executive team to oversee budgeting, accreditation initiatives, and strategic