Company Description
Peninsula Private Hospital is a comprehensive 344 bed acute emergency, surgical, medical, cardiac and obstetric facility located in the bayside town of Frankston in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs. The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic, organised, and experienced Nurse to manage our Quality & Risk Portfolios across our hospital. This key Senior Management role works closely with all committees, department managers and staff to implement the organisational quality and risk management plans. This position forms an integral part of the senior management team and works closely with the Director of Clinical Services and Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities include:
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Support and foster a culture within the organisation that embraces Quality & Safety
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Strive to continuously improve patient and business outcomes
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Manage and lead the accreditation program
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Responsible for clinical & non-clinical risk management programs
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Oversee collection, management and evaluation of clinical indicators Investigate and resolve clinical incidents and adverse events
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Work with managers to achieve excellence in care delivery
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Conduct audits to comply with hospital & legislative policies & procedures
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Develop & review policies, procedures, systems and services
About You
You will hold a comprehensive knowledge of the NSQHS National accreditation standards and their application in the private health sector along with previous involvement at a senior level in preparation, coordination & participation in the accreditation process. On top of that, you will have proven experience in the development, review process and implementation of policies & procedures to ensure best safety practice supported by a strong understanding of the concepts, principles and practice of Clinical Governance, including patient safety, clinical risk, quality improvement and complaints management.
You will also bring:
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Current APHRA registration
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Ability to lead the quality process and work with minimal direction
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Demonstrated ability to develop good multidisciplinary relationships & progress change management initiatives
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Experience in incident management & investigation
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Excellent written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive reports such as business analysis and strategic direction documents
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Experience in risk assessment and development of risk reduction strategies
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Excellent work ethic, time management skills & the ability to work independently
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Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering health and safety education
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A nursing or allied health background would be highly regarded.
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Clinical expertise in an acute private hospital setting, previous experience in hospital Accreditation desirable.
****Please note that the position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
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Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
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Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
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Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
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Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
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Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Additional Information
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Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
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According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply Now
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us. All applications must be lodged online. For enquiries: Elizabeth Blackburn. Director of Clinical Services - 9788 3602.
Applications close: 22nd June 2026
Reference number: JR112871
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
