Dementia Manager - Aged Care

Randstad; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Dementia Manager (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and operational management for a Memory Support Cottage. Lead day-to-day supervision, mentor staff, and champion evidence-based dementia care approaches.

You will act as the primary Care Partner for families, monitor quality indicators, and drive continuous improvement while overseeing recruitment, training, and budget stewardship in a values-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience, with dementia care specialization.
• Desirable: engagement with aged care dementia networks.
• Strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving with proven team-building.
• Compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and Workplace Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Operational Leadership of the Memory Support Unit: supervise staff, mentor, and promote evidence-based dementia care.
• Act as primary Care Partner and family contact for care updates and support needs.
• Monitor quality indicators, manage incidents/feedback, oversee SIRS reporting, drive Quality Improvement.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee budget, resource and consumables management for the Cottage.
• Ensure environment supports resident safety and engaging activities program.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Dementia care

Staff mentoring

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dementia Manager (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and operational management for a specialized Memory Support Cottage.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dementia Manager (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and operational management for a specialized Memory Support Cottage.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day supervision, mentoring, and guidance of staff within the Memory Support Unit, fostering evidence-based dementia care approaches.

• Resident & Family Advocacy: Act as the primary Care Partner and main point of contact for families regarding care updates, changes in condition, and support needs.

• Quality & Compliance: Monitor quality indicators, manage incidents/feedback, oversee SIRS reporting, and champion continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

• People & Culture: Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, training compliance, leave management, and annual performance reviews.

• Financial Stewardship: Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Cottage budget and contribute to effective resource and consumables management.

• Environment & Engagement: Ensure the physical environment supports resident safety and comfort, while promoting a robust, evidence-based activities program.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, with proven recent experience specializing in dementia care.

• Industry Connection: Demonstrated awareness of and engagement with key aged care dementia-related networks is highly desirable.

• Leadership Capabilities: Strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of building cohesive teams.

• Compliance: Strict adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards and Workplace Health and Safety practices.

What's on Offer

• A leadership role where you can truly influence practice and culture.

• The opportunity to work with a values-driven organization focused on dignity and kindness.

• A supportive environment with ongoing professional development.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.