Dementia Care Nurse Advisor

Aged & Community Services Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Salary packaging

Training opportunities

Employee assistance

Job summary

Amana Living is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to support carers of people living with dementia. The role is based at our Subiaco Corporate Office, Perth, full-time, 76 hours per fortnight, 8:30am–4:30pm.

You will provide dementia-specific information, education and counselling by phone, written and face-to-face means. You will deliver expert advice and resources to carers, build professional relationships, advocate for clients, and manage referrals and records in line with policies.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current APHRA registration
• Experience in aged care settings preferred
• Vaccinations up to date per policy
• WA C Class Driver's Licence held
• National Police Clearance obtainable within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Provide dementia-specific, person-centred information and counselling via phone, written or in person
• Offer expert advice and resources to carers of people with dementia
• Build positive relationships with people living with dementia, carers and the community
• Advocate for people living with dementia and their carers
• Ensure timely referrals to external and internal service providers
• Execute regular outcome surveys and report results
• Maintain client records in line with policies and procedures
• Educate providers and community groups about dementia and the McCusker Nurse services
• Present at conferences/workshops to raise awareness of dementia services

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Dementia care

Nursing

Client-facing

Literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amana Living is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to support carers of people living with dementia. The role is based at our Subiaco Corporate Office, Perth, full-time, 76 hours per fortnight, 8:30am–4:30pm.

You will provide dementia-specific information, education and counselling by phone, written and face-to-face means. You will deliver expert advice and resources to carers, build professional relationships, advocate for clients, and manage referrals and records in line with policies.