Introduction: We have a rare opportunity to join our executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer, bringing clinical and management expertise together to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. Description: As the Chief Operating Officer at Mercy Hospital, you will be responsible for: Providing leadership, management, development and vision to support Mercy in delivering excellence in patient care Developing strategies, alongside the executive team, to enhance Mercy's growth and sustainability Fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture with an emphasis on quality, clinical excellence and values alignment Ensuring strategies are translated into operational objectives and cascaded down to service delivery teams, actively monitoring the delivery of these and their effectiveness Critically analysing service delivery functions to ensure they are safe, legally compliant, patient centric and delivering maximum effectiveness. Identifying and implementing corrective actions, where needed. Supporting and empowering teams to enhance patient, staff and visitor experiences Actively reviewing and implementing changes to streamline service provisions with a 'top of scope' and clinical excellence focus Maintaining clinical currency, engaging with national groups, committees and organisations to identify and implement opportunities to enhance patient outcomes Partnering with credentialled specialists to support a collaborative approach to care Skills and Experiences: The successful candidate will possess strong relationship management, communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven ability to influence and implement change. You will also need to demonstrate the following: A genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering a patient centric approach Proven experience managing a multi-disciplinary team with P&L responsibilities In-depth understanding of health care, with extensive clinical or health management experience A track record of effectively managing teams, and driving performance Extensive clinical networks, both locally and nationally. Experience developing and implementing best practice and evidence-based initiatives to enhance performance and/or patient outcomes Tertiary qualification, ideally at post graduate level. To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history. If you are passionate about operational management, with clinical expertise and want to work for an organisation committed to excellence in healthcare, we encourage you to apply. Why Mercy Hospital? Joining Mercy means more than just having a job, but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about working towards the common good. As a Mercy employee, you will have access to the following benefits (not exhaustive list): Free onsite parking Christmas and New Year's off to enjoy with your loved ones Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members Please note, vacancy close dates may be subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr
