Mccusker Nurse

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

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Skills Required

Decision Making Skills Communication Skills Team Working Business Relationship Management Clinical Works Consulting Caring for People with Dementia Event Management Nursing Telephone Skills Nursing Home Care Client-facing Literacy Dementia (Professional Expertise) Database Applications Microsoft Office

JOB DESCRIPTION

The McCusker Nurse offers expert advice, support, and referrals to carers of people living with dementia in metropolitan Perth, regardless of their aged care provider. They act as a key resource, providing guidance and fostering connections with dementia specific agencies to provide support.

This position is being offered on a Full time basis working 76 hours per fortnight from 8:30am to 4:30pm based at our Corporate Office in Subiaco,

• Provide dementia-specific person centred, information, education, and/or counselling, including telephone, written and face-to-face communication.
• Provide expert advice, and resources to support the carers of people living with dementia.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with people living with dementia, their carers, and the broader community.
• Provide advocacy, and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
• Ensure a timely and seamless referral process for clients to external and internal service providers
• Implement a regular survey which will collect, and report on outcome measure data from the service provided
• Maintain client record management and ensure reporting is in accordance with Amana Living's policies and procedures.
• Where possible, provide education about dementia and McCusker Nurse services to Aged Care Service Providers, Aged Care Assessment teams, and other community groups.
• Present at professional conferences and workshops as requested, to promote and raise awareness of Amana Living's role in dementia services.

About the Employer

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with extensive experience in the aged care sector, particularly supporting carers of people with dementia. They will possess strong knowledge of dementia and related services, along with excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Reporting to the McCusker Manager the candidate will be part of a team where they will have the skills to work autonomously, conduct telephone interviews, assess client needs effectively, and adapt to varying communication abilities. Proficiency in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and other database programs, is essential.

• Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks
• Degree in Nursing
• Current APHRA Nursing Registration without restrictions
• Western Australian C Class Driver's License
• Experience working in Aged Care
• Experience with Dementia care
• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

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