Clinical Nurse Consultant -Dementia
- 12-month Maximum Term Contract – Full Time
- Possibility that it could be extended
- Increase your pay with tax free packaging
- Multiple Locations (North-West, Southwest, Northen beaches)
Opportunity for a personable Clinical Nurse Consultant specialising in Dementia to join our organisation. This role will focus on Multiple Locations (North-West, Southwest, Northen beaches) and you will work across the Residential Care to ensure our clients living with Dementia receive specialised care consistent with their wellbeing.
About the role:
Reporting into the Head of Clinical Services, you will be joining a dedicated and passionate team focused on the continuous development and improvement of the model of care for Aged Care Dementia clients and residents. You will work directly with our residential teams ensuring and residents to guide in managing behaviours and enhance our Rhythm of Life program – which is our philosophy of care.
Key responsibilities:
- Support our Dementia residents through providing clinical reviews consistent with their wellbeing and our Rhythm of Life philosophy
- Provide expert advice for complex health needs to our Managers, Allied Health staff and families of residents
- Identify clinical education needs, participate in the delivery of education programs and develop educational resources for nursing and allied health staff
- Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of the clinical services by keeping abreast of Dementia Care research, identifying future issues and new directions for Dementia Care, as well as on-going planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical nursing care services offered across Residential Care
Skills knowledge and experience:
- Have current AHPRA Registration with a minimum of 10+ years post registration experience and have specialised within Dementia
- Ideally have obtained a tertiary qualification in Dementia studies
- Have a drivers licence and availability to travel across South -West facility locations
- Be aligned to Anglicare’s Christian values, vision and mission in developing person-centred care
- Excellent communication skills with a personable and professional approach when interacting with clients, families and staff
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package to match your experience and qualifications
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment
- Learning and Development opportunities within the organisation
- Autonomy in your role - spend your time in-field working with a supportive Management team
About Anglicare:
For over 160 years, Anglicare has been serving people - providing care to older people and services for people in need. We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.
This is where you can do the best work of your life.
To find out more, please visit: http://www.anglicare.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.
Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
