Patient Flow Operations Manager - Southland Southland HospitalMake a difference to the experience of our healthcare consumersWork closely with your Otago counterpartPermanent, full-time positionMo te turanga - About the roleThe Patient Flow/Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring effective patient flow is occurring within Southland Hospital daily, with oversight across Gore and Lakes as well. They will work with the relevant leader positions to ensure that issues are identified wherever possible in advance and resolved, ensuring a safe and comprehensive delivery of contemporary high-quality health and disability services. All while leading initiatives to improve patient flow.Key responsibilities are (include but not limited to):Planning and leading activities to improve patient flow through the hospitalCoordinating activities which ensure effective functioning of the hospital on a day-to-day basisCoordinating operations planning meetings and ensuring resources are directed in a timely manner to optimise safe staffingWorking in partnership with Clinical and Managerial Leadership and Directors of Nursing and MidwiferyProvide strategic, operational, technical and managerial support to the Chief Operating Officer teamMonthly reporting and annual FTE calculationsVariance Response Management (VRM) functionsYou will be an excellent communicator with a passion for figuring things out. You can look at a process and know how it works and how to improve upon it. You create strong morale around you, foster open dialogue and a feeling of belonging in a team.To be considered for this position it is essential that you have the following:Hold a Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Commerce, Health or Business ManagementExtensive experience and leadership in operational management of a hospitalUnderstanding of the workings of Trendcare and CCDMContinuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceAccess to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discountsHealth New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move! The Southern District offers excellent amenities, first-class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance. Whether it is surfing or skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live music or art - there's literally something for everyone. The stunning Catlins, Fiordland and Central Otago regions are within driving distance, offering beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational opportunities whatever your passion. Check out for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Non-clinical - Management - Operations Specialties Managers#J-18808-Ljbffr
