Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dementia Care Leader (SDCU)

Uniting NSW & ACT; Penrith; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

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Not-for-profit salary packaging

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Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT in Penrith is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead a new Specialist Dementia Care Unit. You will shape the model of care, build a dedicated team and deliver person-centred dementia care on the floor with strong partnerships into local health district.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, governance and ongoing quality improvement in a not-for-profit aged care setting, with salary packaging and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Substantial clinical experience in dementia care, gerontology or residential aged care.
• Experience supporting people with complex dementia-related care and behavioural support needs.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to educate, coach and influence multidisciplinary practice.
• Confidence working alongside care staff in a hands-on residential care environment.
• Sound knowledge of aged care standards, clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement.
• A compassionate and respectful approach to working with residents, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Be actively present on the floor, supporting staff to deliver appropriate, timely and person-centred care.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and care needs when required.
• Identify and respond to changes in residents’ health, behaviours or care needs, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Work alongside care staff, providing practical guidance, coaching and hands-on assistance to support the smooth delivery of daily care.
• Lead contemporary, evidence-based and person-centred dementia care.
• Guide comprehensive assessments, individualised care planning and complex clinical reviews.
• Champion positive behaviour support and non-pharmacological approaches to distress and unmet needs.
• Coach and support staff to build confidence and capability in specialist dementia care.
• Promote each resident’s dignity, identity, choice and independence.
• Build trusted partnerships with residents, families and representatives.
• Lead clinical governance, risk management and continuous quality improvement within the unit

Skills

AHPRA registration

Dementia care

Gerontology

Residential aged care

Clinical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education & coaching

Multidisciplinary practice

Quality improvement

Clinical governance

Empathy & respect

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in dementia care / leadership

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT in Penrith is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead a new Specialist Dementia Care Unit. You will shape the model of care, build a dedicated team and deliver person-centred dementia care on the floor with strong partnerships into local health district.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, governance and ongoing quality improvement in a not-for-profit aged care setting, with salary packaging and support for professional development.