Clinical Documentation Specialist

Greenslopes Private Hospital is one of Brisbane’s leading private hospitals and part of Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s largest and most respected private healthcare providers. 

Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff work together to deliver high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred care across a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and specialist services.

As part of Ramsay Health Care, our people have access to opportunities for professional development, career growth and ongoing learning, while being supported by a culture that values teamwork, wellbeing and clinical excellence.

Located just minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, Greenslopes Private Hospital offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where you can build your career while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families.

Join Greenslopes Private Hospital and become part of the Ramsay Health Care team - where people caring for people is at the heart of what we do!

Clinical Documentation Specialist

Fixed Term and Permanent Full Time Opportunity

 

As the Clinical Documentation Specialist, you will be engaging with doctors, nurses, and Allied Health staff to ensure all clinical documentation is complete and accurately reflects the complexity of each patient. This dynamic role involves undertaking clinical documentation reviews, hospital-wide education and assists with quality improvement projects. The CDS works in alignment with the health information team as well as liaising with other leaders within the hospital. If you are passionate about clinical integrity and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply!

As a Clinical Documentation Specialist, you will:

• Concurrently review clinical documentation to accurately reflect complexity, case mix, and resource consumption
• Support the clinical coding process, ensuring appropriate remuneration and the clinical truth
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to clarify documentation and support best practice

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be able to report on all outcomes in a standardised, efficient, and timely manner. You will be a self-motivated, ambitious individual who can work effectively in a team environment, but also autonomously and have a proven ability to engage with clinicians and other key stakeholders. A passion for quality improvement and promoting culture change desirable.

You will also have the following:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Extensive and recent experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good clinician relationships
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Knowledge of the DRG classification system and private healthcare funding models desirable

Desirable Criteria

• Post Graduate nursing or leadership qualification
• CDIA Certificate 1, 2, or 3
• An understanding of Private Health Care Funding models
• A comprehensive understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and accreditation process
• Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and an understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes

Why You’ll Love Working at Greenslopes

• Prime Brisbane Location – Enjoy an easy commute just minutes from the CBD, with excellent public transport links and free on-site parking
• Leafy, Peaceful Surroundings – Work in a tranquil, green suburb with nearby cafes, parks, and walking tracks for a refreshing work-life balance
• Work-Life Benefits - Paid on-site childcare and a thriving social club with wellbeing activities and social events

Employee Benefits 

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Remuneration

On offer for this role is a base hourly rate ranging from $65.76 - $70.76 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*QLD RN/Midwife Level 3.1-3.4*).

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply Now

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 11th December 2026

Reference number: JR117430 

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.