Hospital Manager
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
St. George's Hospital
Executive Summary
- Exceptional clinical and operational Executive leadership role
- Providing excellence in Healthcare within a culture of caring
- Based in Christchurch
THE OPPORTUNITY
St George's Hospital is proud of its long history of providing health services to the Canterbury community. Founded in 1850, St George's is one of the largest private hospitals in Aotearoa New Zealand and provides its patients, clinicians and staff with world-class facilities that are modern, future-proofed and, most importantly, safe. Home to some of the country’s top surgeons, St George’s Hospital is an Incorporated Society, and a registered Charity operated by and for the people of Canterbury.
St George’s is now seeking to appoint their next Hospital Manager. The Hospital Manager is a pivotal and broad executive leadership role responsible for leadership of the clinical and supporting teams, and the operational management of the Hospital.
THE ROLE
The Hospital Manager provides strategic leadership and oversees the efficient operation of all clinical and clinical support departments. The role is responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care, fostering strong relationships with clinicians, overseeing the financial sustainability for the clinical and support areas, planning for future growth, and providing the operational and professional leadership to the Clinical / Clinical Support Management Leadership team. The role of Privacy Officer is included in the position.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will be an experienced registered nurse, with a proven track record of senior clinical leadership and strategic operations management. They will bring exceptional stakeholder relationship management skills and an excellent consumer/patient/clinician focus, that translates to building and maintaining strong relationships with surgeons, clinicians, and other key stakeholders.
We invite you to discuss this exceptional leadership opportunity with David Hughes from the HardyGroup
M: +64 (0)21 286 4470 / E: [email protected]
St. George's Hospital
About Us
We have been serving the community for more than 95 years
Established for the people of Canterbury by the Anglican Church, the Hospital opened its doors in 1928. Today, we are a vital component of health care in Canterbury.
We are an Incorporated Society and a registered Charity, which means we are very active in the community through philanthropic work.
Along with the most up-to-date equipment, our highly skilled staff and specialists are dedicated to our patients. We ensure everyone experiences the highest level of care throughout their journey with us.
Our Mission Statement
Excellence in health care within a culture of caring.
Our Vision
To be an innovative centre of excellence, where people choose to receive or deliver health care and people love to work.
VALUES
Specialties covered at St George’s Hospital
- Cardiac and Thoracic
- 13 fully integrated operating theatres
- Cardiac Catheterisation Lab with a six-bed observation ward
- Admissions and Day Unit (ADU)
- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (Recovery)
- Five surgical wards
- Six-bed ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
- St George's Cancer Care Centre
- St George's Eye Care
Heart Centre @ St George's
Heart Centre @ St George's was set up in 2003 to meet the growing demand for high quality Cardiac Services in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
A specialised and highly skilled team, including doctors and other health professionals, has come together with the express purpose of developing and delivering the most advanced cardiothoracic services possible for patients.
St George's Hospital was chosen because of its accredited medical facility close to the city centre and its dedication to excellence with proven quality systems in place.
St George's Cancer Care Centre
A cancer diagnosis can be stressful. We strive to make your treatment journey as supportive and seamless as possible. Our expert team is available every step of the way.
Through a joint venture between St George’s Hospital and Christchurch oncologists, we established the St George’s Cancer Care Centre to focus on getting you through this challenging time. We use world-class equipment and have highly respected specialists offering the best possible outcomes.
You may be feeling completely overwhelmed by the amount of new information about the cancer and treatment options available, but we will help guide you through your options.
St George's Eye Care
St George’s Eye Care is a specialist practice providing accessible quality eye care for patients in Christchurch and the wider South Island.
Established in 2015, our purpose-built facility provides advanced medical and surgical treatments for a wide variety of eye conditions. Our ophthalmologists are highly regarded in the industry, with patients being referred from throughout the South Island.
Role Specification
The Hospital Manager provides strategic leadership and oversees the efficient operation of all clinical and clinical support departments.
Ultimately, the Hospital Manager is responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care, fostering strong relationships with clinicians, overseeing the financial sustainability for the clinical and support areas, planning for future growth, and providing the operational and professional leadership to the Clinical / Clinical Support Management Leadership team.
- Strategic Leadership; leading strategic planning initiatives to forecast future needs, for Operating Theatres, Ward Services, Clinical Flow Services and clinical support services
- Clinical Relationships; building and maintaining strong relationships with clinicians, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. And, developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain top clinicians to work at and continue to work at St George’s.
- Leadership and Communication; modelling and integrating our Values (Do the Right Thing; Aim for Excellence; Caring for All; Work Better Together) through daily practices, interactions and decision making. And, providing visible and accessible leadership, motivating others to follow and communicating clinical and consumer focused standards and behavioural expectations
- Operational and Financial Management and Planning; overseeing the efficient operation of departments including Ward Services, Operating Theatre, Clinical Flow Services, and the Clinical Support departments.
- Professional Development; fostering an environment conducive to learning, enquiry and research.
- Cultural understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Leading the Hospital cultural initiatives and standards to align with the requirements of the Ngā pawera Health and disability services standard
- Health & Safety; Complying with and supports all health and safety policies, guidelines, and initiatives.
- Registered Nurse with a current APC
- Post Graduate qualification.
- Registered Nurse with a current APC - essential
- Post Graduate qualification- essential
- Proven senior leadership ability and experience - essential
- 8+ years clinical experience – essential
- Experienced and skilled in the use of a range of technology applications
- Experience working with boards is desirable
- Adept at managing multiple pieces of work and prioritising the demands of a diverse range of stakeholders
- Excellent consumer / patient / clinician focus
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports:
- Operating Theatre Manager Ward Services Manager
- Clinical Flow Manager Quality Manager
- IP&C Coordinator Executive Chef
- Informatics Nurse Specialist Secretary to HM
- Nurse Educator Learning & Development
Functional Relationships
Internal:
- Senior Management team and board
- Finance team
- IT team
- Colleague and Capability team
- Project Coordinator
- Cancer Care team
- All colleagues
External:
- Clinicians and their staff
- Patients/consumers, whānau and support persons
- Contractors
- Allied Health Professionals
- Company Representatives
- Any visitors to St George’s
Please discuss with Hardygroup Consultant
Service Location: St George's Hospital, Christchurch
Annual Budget: Please discuss with Hardygroup Consultant
Staffing: Circa 650 people work at St George’s Hospital
The closing date for applications is 10am Thursday, 10th April 2025
The reference number to include in your application is H25_5042
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Aldie Zuñiga: M: +61 (0)49 410 1082 / E: [email protected]
Your application must include:
- 1.Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant;
- 2.A written response addressing the key selection criteria; and
- 3.An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
David Hughes
National Manager, HardyGroup New Zealand
M. +64 (0)21 286 4470
E. [email protected]
Living and working
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Canterbury
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