Join our busy and growing Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders department as a pivotal member of the leadership team.

Why Join RMH?

• Full-time Ongoing opportunity
• The Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders Department is a busy and growing department
• Pivotal member of the Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders Department leadership team

About the Role

Join a busy and growing Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders Department that delivers a broad range of specialist inpatient and ambulatory services.

As the Clinical Operations Manager, you will play a key leadership role, working closely with the Head of Unit to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and person-centred care.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting high-quality clinical service delivery, driving performance and service improvement initiatives, and fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and reputation of a highly regarded service that provides specialised respiratory and sleep medicine care to thousands of patients each year.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective and person-centred respiratory and sleep medicine services.
• Lead the day-to-day management and performance of inpatient and ambulatory services, driving quality, efficiency and service excellence.
• Partner with the Head of Unit and multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities and service improvement initiatives.
• Lead, support and develop a high-performing team of specialist nurses, clinicians and administrative staff.
• Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation, rostering and budget management to ensure sustainable service delivery.
• Drive quality, safety and risk management activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies and accreditation requirements.
• Support the growth and development of respiratory and sleep services, including the implementation of innovative models of care.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and psychologically safe workplace culture that promotes staff engagement and professional development.

About You

• Nursing Degree: Registration as a Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience 
• Demonstrable experience of providing effective leadership and management within a complex and demanding clinical environment
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with a well-developed capacity to liaise effectively with and successfully negotiate complex and sensitive issues and apply conflict resolution strategies where necessary

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

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Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.