dementia manager - aged care

HR Partners; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Dementia Manager (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and operational management for our Memory Support Cottage. You will oversee day-to-day supervision, support staff, and ensure evidence-based dementia care, while partnering with families and residents.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of clinical experience with dementia care, current AHPRA registration, and a track record of building cohesive teams within aged care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience with dementia care.
• Awareness of aged care dementia networks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Memory Support Cottage.
• Oversee day-to-day supervision, mentoring, and care practices.
• Act as primary liaison with residents and families for updates and support needs.
• Monitor quality indicators and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, leave management, and performance reviews.
• Manage budget and resources to support care delivery and consumables.
• Ensure environment supports safety and promotes engaging activities.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team building

Staff mentoring

Recruitment

Education

Nursing degree

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.

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.