Hydrogeology Internship 2027: Hands-On Field Experience

Uc Bcf; Townsville City; Vor Ort; AUD 76.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging benefits

Work-life balance with rostering flex

Relocation support up to $5,000

Zusammenfassung

Alice Springs Australian Regional and Remote Community Services is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead the Specialist Dementia Behaviour Unit, guiding clinical oversight and person-centred care for residents with severe dementia and complex behaviours.

The role focuses on trauma-informed, least restrictive approaches, staff coaching, and collaboration with families and clinicians to drive positive resident outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse with current registration in Australia.

Aufgaben

• Provide visible clinical leadership across the Specialist Dementia Behaviour Unit.
• Lead care planning and behaviour support for residents with complex needs.
• Coach staff in dementia-specific communication and trauma-informed practice.
• Coordinate case reviews with families and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Monitor risks, incidents and quality indicators.
• Support a calm, therapeutic environment prioritising dignity and independence.

Kenntnisse

Clinical leadership

Dementia care

Trauma-informed care

Staff mentoring

De-escalation

Jobbeschreibung

Clinical Nurse Manager – Specialist Dementia Behaviour Unit

Alice Springs Australian Regional and Remote Community Services

Job Description

Lead specialist dementia care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.

Alice Springs Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Manager – Specialist Dementia Behaviour Unit to provide clinical leadership within our specialist dementia service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with strong clinical leadership experience and a genuine passion for dementia care to lead a skilled team supporting older people living with severe or advanced dementia and complex behavioural and psychological symptoms.

About the role

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will provide day-to-day clinical leadership, coordination and oversight of safe, high-quality and person-centred care within the Specialist Dementia Behaviour Unit.

You will lead Registered Nurses and Personal Care Workers, ensuring residents receive individualised, evidence-based care that prioritises dignity, choice and quality of life. A strong focus of the role will be understanding responsive behaviours and supporting staff to use trauma-informed, least restrictive and non-pharmacological approaches wherever appropriate.

Working closely with residents, families, multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and specialist services, you will oversee complex assessments, behaviour support planning, case conferencing, clinical risk management and ongoing evaluation of resident outcomes.

Remuneration

This position is available with the below remuneration package:

• Penalty driven hourly rate of an Aged Care Registered Nurse Level 3 - (AM rate) $55.11 / hour - $55.37 / hour ($108,900 - $109,500) gross base.
• Exclusive $50,000 PA bonus structure for your first year (12 months) of continuous employment. (conditions apply).
• $25,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax upon successful completion of probation.
• $25,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax payable after completion of a further 6 consecutive months service with bonus payments ceasing upon the completion of one (1) year of continuous service.
• Access to full salary packaging benefits through Eziway Salary Packaging.
• The ability to have ‘Work, Life, Balance’ with flexibility on rostering and working for a family friendly organisation.
• Access to a skilled and resourced in-houseClinical Education team to support you not only on Aged Care legislation, but to continue to work with you with personal, clinical and professional development.
• Employment terms under a lucrative enterprise agreement which allows for overtime rates, weekend, evening shifts, public holiday rates and additional allowances.
• Relocation support of up to $5,000.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide visible clinical leadership and oversight across the Specialist Dementia Behaviour Unit.
• Lead comprehensive assessment, care planning and behaviour support planning for residents with complex dementia-related needs.
• Coach and mentor nursing and care staff in dementia-specific communication, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice and least restrictive care.
• Coordinate complex case reviews and collaborate with families, multidisciplinary clinicians and specialist dementia and psychogeriatric services.
• Monitor clinical risks, behavioural incidents, restrictive practices, psychotropic medication use and other key quality indicators.
• Support a safe, calm and therapeutic environment that promotes meaningful engagement, independence and dignity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives arising from audits, incidents, complaints, resident and family feedback and clinical outcomes.
• Provide clinical support and work as a Registered Nurse when required to support the needs of the service.

About you

You will be an experienced and confident Registered