Ramsay Health Care is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the position of National Professional Practice Governance Lead – Acute Clinical Care to provide national clinical leadership across professional practice, governance and workforce capability. Reporting to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery Governance, you’ll work across Ramsay’s national hospital network to strengthen clinical practice standards, support the delivery of evidence based care, and drive excellence across acute clinical services, including the care of patients with complex clinical needs. This is a unique opportunity for a senior clinician to influence clinical practice at a national level, strengthen professional standards, and improve outcomes for patients across the Ramsay network. Please note that this role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth.

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide national clinical leadership across professional practice and acute care, working with hospitals, clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen clinical standards, workforce capability and patient safety. A key focus will be improving the prevention, recognition, escalation and management of clinical deterioration, ensuring evidence based practice is translated into consistent, practical approaches across the Ramsay network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide national leadership across professional practice, clinical governance and acute care.
• Translate evidence and best practice into national clinical standards, policies and frameworks.
• Partner with clinical leaders, executives and multidisciplinary teams to drive consistent practice.
• Lead workforce capability, education and competency initiatives in partnership with Learning & Organisational Development.
• Provide national stewardship of ALS, PALS, NALS and Mock Code programs.
• Provide consultation on clinical quality, risk, patient safety, scope of practice and competency.
• Support incident review and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be an experienced Registered Nurse and clinical leader with a strong acute care background and a passion for professional practice, governance and patient safety.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration and significant acute clinical experience.
• Experience in clinical leadership, professional practice, governance, quality or education.
• Postgraduate qualifications in areas such as Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, Acute Care, Clinical Governance or Education.
• Strong understanding of the NSQHS Standards and contemporary clinical practice.
• Experience leading clinical improvement, governance or workforce capability initiatives.
• Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to operate effectively across a complex, national and matrix environment.

What We Offer

• National influence – Shape clinical practice, governance and patient safety across Ramsay’s national hospital network.
• Meaningful clinical impact – Lead initiatives that directly improve the recognition, escalation and management of deteriorating patients.
• Senior stakeholder exposure – Partner with senior clinical, operational and executive leaders across Ramsay.
• Career development – Access leadership development and broader career opportunities across one of Australia’s largest private healthcare organisations.
• Reward & wellbeing – Competitive remuneration, performance incentives and access to comprehensive wellbeing, rewards and employee benefits.

About Ramsay Health Care

Founded in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across the country, we operate 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do - fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

To Apply

All applications should include a CV outlining your experience and skills relevant to the role. Applications close Sunday 6th September 2026.

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.