Spire Healthcare, Dunedin | Reading | Ward Manager - Surgical Ward | 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract | Full Time
Introduction
Spire Dunedin Hospital is looking for a Ward Manager to lead our Surgical Ward on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Sister or Charge Nurse to join a well-established team, providing both clinical and managerial leadership whilst helping to shape the patient experience and support the development of colleagues.
We're looking for a confident and experienced leader who is passionate about delivering high standards of patient care, strengthening team performance and driving continuous improvement. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make your mark through developing people, enhancing patient experience, maintaining strong clinical governance and influencing the future direction of the Surgical Ward.
Whether you're seeking a new challenge as an established Ward Manager or looking to step into a broader leadership role, you'll play an important part in delivering exceptional care and supporting the ongoing success of the department.
About the Role
As a Ward Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the Surgical Ward, ensuring patients receive outstanding care throughout their hospital journey whilst maintaining high standards of quality, safety and operational performance.
Working closely with nursing colleagues, consultants, senior clinical leaders and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care whilst ensuring the ward runs safely, efficiently and effectively.
You'll be responsible for creating an environment where patient safety, quality and continuous improvement remain at the forefront of everything the team does. Through visible leadership, coaching and support, you'll help colleagues develop, build confidence and deliver exceptional patient care.
You'll also contribute to service development and operational excellence, helping to ensure the Surgical Ward continues to deliver excellent outcomes and experiences for patients.
Why Join Us
Spire Dunedin Hospital is a well-established hospital located in the heart of Reading, with two theatres, 16 inpatient beds, three recovery bays, oncology services and an endoscopy suite.
As a smaller hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and contribute directly to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You'll build strong working relationships across the organisation and play an important role in shaping patient experience, team development and service delivery.
As Ward Manager, your contribution will be visible. You'll be trusted to influence team development, service improvements, clinical quality and the patient experience, allowing you to see the direct impact of your leadership across the Surgical Ward.
This 12-month opportunity offers the chance to further develop your leadership and management experience whilst working alongside experienced clinical colleagues committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Who we're looking for:
Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months
Days/Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday, variable shifts
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. This includes:
We commit to our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Contact Information
For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on
Closing Date
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
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